Beef Stew (Stove-Top) Recipe

Name: Beef Stew (Stove-Top)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon bacon grease, or 1-2 slices cooked crumbled bacon (optional); 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano; 1 (16 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice (3/4 cup); 1/2 cup dark red wine (cabernet, merlot, etc.); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; salt; pepper; oregano; basil; 4 medium red potatoes, cut into bitesize cubes (leave skin on); 2 cups sliced carrots; 3/4 cup frozen peas, use more or less as desired; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon bacon grease, or 1-2 slices cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
1 (16 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup dark red wine (cabernet, merlot, etc.)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt
pepper
oregano
basil
4 medium red potatoes, cut into bitesize cubes (leave skin on)
2 cups sliced carrots
3/4 cup frozen peas, use more or less as desired
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Heat oil in a large pot (I use my 5qt cast iron dutch oven).
2
Saute garlic and beef until beef is browned on all sides and some of the liquid, if any, has cooked down.
3
Add onions and cook until translucent.
4
You can add a little bacon grease or cooked crumbled bacon at this point if you like, for extra flavor.
5
Add tomatoes, beef broth, V-8 juice, wine, red wine vinegar and seasonings; cover and simmer 1 hour.
6
Add potatoes, peas and carrots and simmer 1/2 hour to 1 hour or until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
7
In a small cup dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water and stir into stew to thicken.
8
Taste and reseason as necessary; serve with biscuits or crusty homemade bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Stew (Stove-Top) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Stew (Stove-Top)

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