Easy Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Easy Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat; 5 small potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups baby carrots; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup diced onion; 1 (10 ounce) can beef gravy; 3 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock would work too); 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons thyme; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
5 small potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups baby carrots
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup diced onion
1 (10 ounce) can beef gravy
3 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock would work too)
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons thyme
salt
pepper

1
make sure all the cubes of beef are cut down and that they are all the same size.
2
Brown the meat in a deep pot - I used a 4.5 qt dutch oven.
3
After all meat is browned add onion and garlic and saute them with the beef for about 5 minutes.
4
Then add the gravy and chicken stock to the pot. You may use more of less chicken stock depending on the consistency you like.
5
Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
6
Turn the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes.
7
After 45 minutes has past, add the diced potatoes and put the lid on and simmer for 1 hour. You can add more broth if the stew is too thick.
8
At 1 hour and 45 minutes of cooking time, add the baby carrots. Put the lid back on and simmer for another 30 minutes.
9
After 2 hours and 15 minutes, take out the bay leaves and serve with some fluffy rice.

1067

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat, 5 small potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 cups baby carrots, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Beef Stew

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