My Beef Stew Recipe

Name: My Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs chuck roast, cut in bite-size pieces; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix; 4 cups water; 2 bay leaves; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 3 -4 carrots, chopped; 2 -3 potatoes, diced; 1 turnip, diced (optional); 1 ½ cups frozen green beans (You can use canned if you like); 1 cup frozen lima beans (or canned if you like) (optional); ½ cup water; 4 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs chuck roast, cut in bite-size pieces
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 -4 carrots, chopped
2 -3 potatoes, diced
1 turnip, diced (optional)
1 ½ cups frozen green beans (You can use canned if you like)
1 cup frozen lima beans (or canned if you like) (optional)
½ cup water
4 tablespoons flour

1
In a large non-stick skillet, add beef in batches and brown well over high heat.
2
Do not crowd beef pieces.
3
Transfer to a large Dutch Oven.
4
Saute onion and celery in skillet until soft.
5
Add to dutch oven, and also add the garlic.
6
(I prefer not to brown the garlic).
7
Add dry onion soup mix, stewed tomatoes, water, bay leaves, and thyme.
8
Simmer slowly for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs., or until meat is almost tender.
9
Turn up heat and add carrots and potatoes.
10
Simmer for 30 minutes.
11
Add frozen beans and simmer 15 minutes more.
12
(If you are using canned veges, drain and add right before serving.
13
).
14
Put 1/2 cup water in a jar or gravy shaker.
15
Add flour and shake until smooth.
16
Add to hot liquid, stirring constantly until thickened.
17
Let it come to a boil and boil for at least 1 minute.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs chuck roast, cut in bite-size pieces, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, My 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.

My Beef Stew

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions