Idelle'S Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Idelle'S Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 Tbsp. bacon fat; 3 beef bouillon cubes; 3 c. boiling water; 1 medium size onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic; 1 Tbsp. each: salt, and lemon juice; 1 tsp. each: sugar, pepper, paprika, allspice and Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced; 1 c. each: carrots, potatoes and onions or 1 small can of each; 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 c. cold water

Servings: persons

2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp. bacon fat
3 beef bouillon cubes
3 c. boiling water
1 medium size onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. each: salt, and lemon juice
1 tsp. each: sugar, pepper, paprika, allspice and Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 c. each: carrots, potatoes and onions or 1 small can of each
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cold water

1
Brown meat slowly in fat on all sides in large pan.
2
Place sliced onions on top.
3
Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water and pour over meat and onions.
4
Add spices and bay leaf.
5
Cover and simmer 3 hours.
6
When tender, discard bay leaf and garlic.
7
Add vegetables and sliced chestnuts.
8
Sliced carrots, potatoes and onions may be cooked while meat mixture is simmering to eliminate additional cooking time and added at this point.
9
If using canned vegetables, add and heat thoroughly until tender.
10
Thicken gravy with 1/4 cup of flour blended with 1/2 cup cold water.
11
Stir into stew; stir until evenly blended.
12
Serve over hot biscuits.

2519

kcal

Calories

236

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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: 2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes, 3 Tbsp. bacon fat, 3 beef bouillon cubes, 3 c. boiling water, and more.

Yes, Idelle'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.

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Idelle'S Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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