Mary's Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Mary's Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 lb stew meat, trimmed & cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup flour; salt & pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon fat; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 large carrots, peeled & chopped; 4 -5 small red potatoes or 4 -5 medium red potatoes, scrubbed & cut into quarters; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; 6 cups water; 6 beef bouillon cubes; beef broth (if needed); corn (optional) or green beans (optional) or peas (optional) or mushrooms (optional) or tomatoes, etc (optional); barley (optional) or noodles (optional) or dumplings, etc (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -2 lb stew meat, trimmed & cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup flour
salt & pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled & chopped
4 -5 small red potatoes or 4 -5 medium red potatoes, scrubbed & cut into quarters
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
6 cups water
6 beef bouillon cubes
beef broth (if needed)
corn (optional) or green beans (optional) or peas (optional) or mushrooms (optional) or tomatoes, etc (optional)
barley (optional) or noodles (optional) or dumplings, etc (optional)

1
Heat oil in a large dutch oven.
2
Add salt & pepper to flour in a zip-top bag; add meat & toss to coat.
3
Place meat in heated oil, shaking off some of the excess flour (some is needed to thicken the stew).
4
Brown meat on all sides, working in batches if necessary so the pot is not overcrowded.
5
Once meat is browned, add the garlic, onion and carrots; cook for approximately 5 minutes.
6
Add water & bouillion cubes, potatoes, bay leaves, marjoram, parsley flakes and other optional ingredients to your liking.
7
Stir to combine thoroughly, and reduce heat to a simmer.
8
Cook over low heat until carrots & potatoes are tender, and the gravy thickens (add beef broth or additional flour to reach desired thickness).

719

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 lb stew meat, trimmed & cut into bite-sized pieces, ½ cup flour, salt & pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon fat, and more.

Yes, Mary'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.

Mary's Beef Stew

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