Garlic Beef Recipe

Name: Garlic Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole garlic head; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 lbs stew meat, trimmed of fat and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 3/4 cups beef broth (14 ounce can); 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed; 2 teaspoons onion powder or 2 teaspoons dried onion; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 whole garlic head
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 lbs stew meat, trimmed of fat and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon oil
1 3/4 cups beef broth (14 ounce can)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
2 teaspoons onion powder or 2 teaspoons dried onion
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Remove papery outer layers from garlic bulb. Cut off about 1/4 inch from top of bulb, leaving the bulb intact but exposing the individual cloves. Place garlic in center of a 12-inch square of foil. Drizzle garlic with olive oil. Seal foil around garlic; set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
3
In an ovenproof Dutch oven brown half the meat in hot cooking oil. Remove meat with slotted spoon; brown the remaining meat. Drain off excess fat. Return all meat to pot. Stir in the beef broth, the 1/2 cup water, the Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and dried marjoram.
4
Cover and bake along with wrapped garlic for 35 minutes. Remove garlic from oven. Cover and cook about 55 minutes longer or until meat is just tender.
5
Remove meat from oven add roasted garlic. In a small bowl or cup, stir the 1/4 cup cold water into cornstarch; add vinegar of choice and mix until well combined. Add to meat. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve with noodles or rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole garlic head, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 lbs stew meat, trimmed of fat and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Garlic Beef 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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Garlic Beef

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