Beef Stew The Old Fashioned Way Recipe

Name: Beef Stew The Old Fashioned Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs defatted beef roast, cut in 3/4 in. chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large onion (about 2 cups, coarsely chopped); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 cup red wine; 3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 bay leaf, broken in half; 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups); 3 red potatoes, cut into 1 ' cubes (3-4 cups); 1 1/2 cups frozen butter beans; 1 1/2 cups green beans; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen green pea; 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained (optional); 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs defatted beef roast, cut in 3/4 in. chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large onion (about 2 cups, coarsely chopped)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup red wine
3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 bay leaf, broken in half
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
3 red potatoes, cut into 1 ' cubes (3-4 cups)
1 1/2 cups frozen butter beans
1 1/2 cups green beans
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green pea
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained (optional)
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Dry meat chunks and season with salt and pepper.
2
Brown in olive oil, in 2 batches, remove from pot and set aside.
3
Add onion, garlic and thyme to pot and lightly brown (Add more oil if necessary).
4
Deglaze pot with red wine.
5
To pot, add beef broth, hoisin or soy sauce and bay leaf.
6
Cover pot and simmer about 2 hours or until meat is fork tender.
7
Remove 1/4 cup of the broth and set aside.
8
Add potatoes, carrots, butter beans, green beans, corn, peas and tomatoes if using.
9
Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
10
Add cornstarch to reserved broth, mix with a fork an add to pot, stirring until thickened.
11
Adjust seasonings to taste.

1416

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 1/2 lbs defatted beef roast, cut in 3/4 in. chunks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, 1 large onion (about 2 cups, coarsely chopped), and more.

Yes, Beef Stew The Old Fashioned Way 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.

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Beef Stew The Old Fashioned Way

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Variations & substitutions

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