Old Fashion Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old Fashion Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; 4 cups carrots, sliced (I use baby carrots & slice in 1/2); 2 cups small red potatoes, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
4 cups carrots, sliced (I use baby carrots & slice in 1/2)
2 cups small red potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
salt & pepper

1
Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.
2
In large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes.
3
Remove and place on plate.
4
Add onions and mushrooms to drippings; saute for 6 minutes.
5
Add garlic; saute for 1 minute;.
6
Pour off fat and then return beef to pot.
7
Stir in tomatoe paste and broth.
8
Add enough water to cover meat; bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
10
Skim off foam.
11
Add carrots, potatoes, and beans; Cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.
12
In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew.
13
Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute.
14
Season with salt & pepper to taste.

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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: 1 lb lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups), and more.

Yes, Old Fashion 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.

Old Fashion Beef Stew

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