Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 tablespoons oil; 2 lbs beef stew meat; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or taste); 1 cup low sodium beef broth (can use water but broth is better); 3 tablespoons dry tapioca; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 large thick carrots, peeled and cut onto 1-inch pieces; 1 large celery (sliced into 3/4-inch pieces) (optional); 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, coarsly chopped; 10 -15 small fresh button mushrooms; 1 slice bread (broken into very small pieces)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 tablespoons oil
2 lbs beef stew meat
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or taste)
1 cup low sodium beef broth (can use water but broth is better)
3 tablespoons dry tapioca
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 large thick carrots, peeled and cut onto 1-inch pieces
1 large celery (sliced into 3/4-inch pieces) (optional)
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, coarsly chopped
10 -15 small fresh button mushrooms
1 slice bread (broken into very small pieces)

1
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or an oval casserole dish.
2
In a small bowl combine seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
3
Place the meat in a bowl.
4
Sprinkle the spices over meat, then using clean hands toss until well combined.
5
In a skillet heat bacon grease or oil over medium-high heat.
6
Add in the seasoned beef (in batches) and brown well on all sides.
7
Remove the beef to a large bowl.
8
Add in the undrained tomatoes, crushed chili flakes, beef broth, tapioca, beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce and sugar; mix to combine.
9
Add in carrots, celery (if using) potatoes and small button mushrooms and the bread cubes; toss to combine.
10
Season with more ground black pepper if desired.
11
Transfer to the baking dish.
12
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 2 hours or until the meat and veggies are tender.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 tablespoons oil, 2 lbs beef stew meat, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Delicious Oven-Baked 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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Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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