Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 pounds beef chuck boneless, well-trimmed, cut into 1 1/4 inch cubes; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 5 cups beef stock; 1 cup red wine dry or water; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons garlic minced; 2 each bay leaves; 2 teaspoons thyme dried; 2 teaspoons marjoram dried; 1 1/4 lbs carrots peeled, cut crosswise, 1 1/4-inch chunks; 1 1/4 pounds turnip small, cut 1 inch thick wedges; 1 pound mushrooms medium, fresh, quartered; 16 ounces green beans frozen, cut; 16 ounces onions small whole, frozen

Servings: persons

1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons salt
4 pounds beef chuck boneless, well-trimmed, cut into 1 1/4 inch cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 cups beef stock
1 cup red wine dry or water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 each bay leaves
2 teaspoons thyme dried
2 teaspoons marjoram dried
1 1/4 lbs carrots peeled, cut crosswise, 1 1/4-inch chunks
1 1/4 pounds turnip small, cut 1 inch thick wedges
1 pound mushrooms medium, fresh, quartered
16 ounces green beans frozen, cut
16 ounces onions small whole, frozen

1
Mix flour and salt.
2
Coat meat, shaking off excess.
3
Heat oil a 5 or 6 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it looks thin and rippling but not smoking.
4
Add and brown beef in 2 or 3 batches; remove to bowl with slotted spoon.
5
When all beef is browned, pour off any drippings remaining in pot.
6
Return browned meat to pot; stir in remaining ingredients except vegetables.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour.
9
Add carrots and turnips.
10
Simmer covered for 45 minutes or until carrots are almost tender.
11
Stir in remaining ingredients.
12
Cover and simmer 45 minutes more until vegetables and meat are tender, stirring occasionally.
13
Cool completely.
14
Pack, label and freeze up to 3 months.
15
For thicker gravy, mix 3 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup water.
16
Stir into stew and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.

1511

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 pounds beef chuck boneless, well-trimmed, cut into 1 1/4 inch cubes, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Hearty Stovetop 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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Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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