No Tomato Beef Stew Recipe

Name: No Tomato Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 - 2 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup beer); 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 3 cups beef broth; 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups carrots, sliced thickly; 1 cup celery, sliced; 1 1/2 cups peas; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 - 2 lbs lean stewing beef
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup beer)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3 cups beef broth
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups carrots, sliced thickly
1 cup celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups peas
salt and pepper

1
Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
2
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large sauce pan. Add onions, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Transfer to a large stew pot.
3
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in sauce pan. Add meat and brown well. Transfer to stew pot.
4
Add beef broth (and beer if using), basil and thyme. Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
5
Add 3 more cups beef broth. Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
6
Add peas and simmer 15 minutes more.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste. You won't need much salt, as the broth has plenty.

907

kcal

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 - 2 lbs lean stewing beef, 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil, 3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup beer), and more.

Yes, No Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

No Tomato Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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