Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces; ground black pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 ½ cups cubed potatoes; 4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups); 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ¼ cups swanson beef broth (Regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ cups cubed potatoes
4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 ¼ cups swanson beef broth (Regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas

1
Sprinkle beef with black pepper and coat with 2 tablespoons flour.
2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add beef and cook until browned, stirring often.
4
Place potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic in 5-qt.
5
slow cooker.
6
Top with beef.
7
Add 3 cups broth, Worcestershire, thyme and bay leaf.
8
Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH 5 to 6 hrs.)
9
or until beef is fork-tender.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Mix remaining flour and 1/4 cup broth.
12
Add flour mixture and peas to cooker.
13
Turn heat to HIGH.
14
Cover and cook 15 minute or until slightly thickened.

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces, ground black pepper, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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