Classic Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Classic Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch slices; 1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up; 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted; 3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 c. celery, sliced (1-inch pieces)

Servings: persons

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch slices
1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 c. celery, sliced (1-inch pieces)

1
In a Dutch oven, brown the beef, half at a time, in oil. Drain.
2
Return all meat to pan.
3
Add onion, tomatoes, beef broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
4
Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
5
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in carrots, potatoes and celery.
6
Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.
7
Remove bay leaf before serving.
8
It can all be put together and baked for 2 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch slices, 1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil, 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up, 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Beef Stew

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