Classic Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Classic Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks; 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 -3 celery ribs, chopped; 4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped; 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced; 12 ounces water; 4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped; olive oil, as needed; salt and pepper, as needed; parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 celery ribs, chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces water
4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
olive oil, as needed
salt and pepper, as needed
parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

1
Heat oil in a large stock pot and brown beef on all sides.
2
Add garlic and cornstarch and let cook for 3-4 minutes.
3
Add water, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and some salt and pepper to the beef.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook about 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in another pan, saute all chopped onions, carrots, celery and potatoes just until lightly browning and beginning to soften.
6
Add vegetables and raw mushroom slices to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
7
Simmer uncovered for about 90 minutes.
8
You'll know it's done when the beef and vegetables are tender and the stew has begun to thicken.
9
Serve immediately or chill uncovered until cool throughout and then keep covered until reheating for service.

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks, 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped, 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 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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