Low-Cost Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Low-Cost Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds stew beef (or beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces); 2 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 large carrot (optional); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds stew beef (or beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces)
2 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 large carrot (optional)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons oil

1
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat to the pot and cook, stirring rarely, until browned all over, about 5-10 minutes. Searing meat cubes like this is a key to creating the kind of rich, caramelized flavors that make stews irresistibly good. Add bay leaves, onions, garlic and carrots. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and just starting to brown, about five minutes.
2
Sprinkle in the flour and cook until the raw flavor has cooked off, about two minutes. Pour in the water and tomato paste, scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and increase the heat to bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is knife tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving. Spoon the stew over potatoes or egg noodles.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds stew beef (or beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces), 2 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Low-Cost 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.

Low-Cost Beef Stew

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