Chuckwagon Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Chuckwagon Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds lean beef, cubed; 4 tablespoons oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups hot water; 2 large cans tomatoes; 2 thin slices lemon; 4 medium onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 tablespoons sugar; 12 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 9 to 10 medium potatoes, quartered; Dash cloves; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 cans English peas

Servings: persons

4 pounds lean beef, cubed
4 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups hot water
2 large cans tomatoes
2 thin slices lemon
4 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons sugar
12 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
9 to 10 medium potatoes, quartered
Dash cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans English peas

1
In a Dutch oven or skillet, brown beef well in oil.
2
After the beef is cooked, remove and put into a deep pot.
3
Add the garlic and mix well.
4
Add water, tomatoes, lemon, onions, salt, pepper, and sugar.
5
Mix well and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6
Add carrots, potatoes, cloves, and crushed basil leaves.
7
Cover, and cook until vegetables are tender.
8
Add canned peas, and cook until they are heated through, about 4 minutes.
9
If necessary, to thicken gravy, thicken with flour, dissolved in water.
10
Serve hot.

1845

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

137

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds lean beef, cubed, 4 tablespoons oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 4 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Chuckwagon Beef Stew 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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Chuckwagon Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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