Mom's Brown Stew Recipe

Name: Mom's Brown Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef, steak trimmed, cubed; 1 quart water boiling; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 large onions sliced; 2 each bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 x allspice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 large potatoes; 6 each carrots; 1 pound onions; 3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup water cold

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef, steak trimmed, cubed
1 quart water boiling
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1 large onions sliced
2 each bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 x allspice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large potatoes
6 each carrots
1 pound onions
3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup water cold

1
Coat a Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray, brown meat.
2
Add boiling water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, bay leaves, paprika, spice and sugar.
3
Cover; simmer for 2 hours, adding more water if necessary.
4
Cut potatoes in 2 inch chunks and carrots into 1 inch diagonal slices; peel onions.
5
Add onions; cook 10 minutes.
6
Add carrots; cook 10 minutes.
7
Add potatoes; cook until tender.
8
Remove meat and vegetables to heat proof casserole; keep hot in oven while thickening stew liquid with flour and water mixture.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Pour hot gravy over meat and vegetables.

1041

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, steak trimmed, cubed, 1 quart water boiling, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Mom's Brown 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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Mom's Brown Stew

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