Grandma Baird's Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Grandma Baird's Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 cups water; 20 whole black peppercorns, about; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces; 2 medium onions, quartered; 2 ½ cups tomato sauce (or canned tomatoes if you prefer); 3 tablespoons flour; ½ cup warm water; 1 beef bouillon cube

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean stewing beef
2 cups water
20 whole black peppercorns, about
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 medium onions, quartered
2 ½ cups tomato sauce (or canned tomatoes if you prefer)
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup warm water
1 beef bouillon cube

1
Simmer beef, 2 c.
2
water, and peppercorns in dutch oven for about 2 hours.
3
(NOTE: If you don't want to risk biting into a peppercorn, or picking them out at the end- take a small piece of cheesecloth, enclose the peppercorns and tie with string to close.
4
Place this bundle directly in with the meat and water).
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Add potatoes, carrots and onions, and cook over medium-high heat at least 20 minutes more.
6
Add tomato sauce and bouillion cube.
7
Combine flour and warm water in a small bowl to make a paste.
8
Add this to the stew.
9
I like to cook at least 30 minutes to another hour before serving.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean stewing beef, 2 cups water, 20 whole black peppercorns, about, 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Grandma Baird's 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.

Grandma Baird's Beef Stew

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