Dad's Homestyle Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Dad's Homestyle Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chuck roast, cubed; 4 carrots, sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch chunks; 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup celery, sliced; 1 12 medium onions, diced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans; 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (I use white zinfandel); 2 -5 beef bouillon cubes; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons thyme; 1 tablespoon basil; pepper; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 lb chuck roast, cubed
4 carrots, sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch chunks
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup celery, sliced
1 12 medium onions, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans
1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (I use white zinfandel)
2 -5 beef bouillon cubes
¼ cup soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons thyme
1 tablespoon basil
pepper
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup cold water

1
Heat olive oil in large pot.
2
Add onions, garlic, and chuck roast.
3
cook over HIGH heat, stirring occasionally.
4
Cook until the outside of the meat is browned.
5
Add beef broth, red wine, soy sauce, basil, thyme, 2 boullion cubes, and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
8
Add potatoes, carrots, and celery.
9
Add additional water if contents are not submerged.
10
add 1 boullion cube for each additional cup of water.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
13
remove everything with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
14
Add green beans to bowl.
15
Cover and set aside.
16
Gravy:.
17
mix 1 cup of cold water and cornstarch.
18
bring broth to a boil and maintain high heat.
19
while continuously stirring, gradually add cornstarch mixture until gravy is desired consistency.
20
for thicker gravy use an additional cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of cornstarch.
21
turn off heat and pour gravy over the bowl of stew.
22
Mix together, serve with bread, and enjoy!

471

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 lb chuck roast, cubed, 4 carrots, sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch chunks, 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 cup celery, sliced, and more.

Yes, Dad's Homestyle 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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Dad's Homestyle Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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