Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. fat; 4 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 tsp. pepper; dash of allspice or cloves; 3 carrots; 5 potatoes; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 lb. small onions

Servings: persons

2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. fat
4 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 tsp. pepper
dash of allspice or cloves
3 carrots
5 potatoes
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 lb. small onions

1
Thoroughly brown the meat on all sides in hot fat, turning often.
2
Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion and seasonings.
3
Cover; simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
4
Add carrots, onions and potatoes.
5
(Cut up carrots and potatoes.)
6
Cover and cook 30 minutes more, or until vegetables are done.
7
Thicken liquid for gravy.

2879

kcal

Calories

279

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 2 lb. beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. fat, 4 c. boiling water, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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-Fashioned Beef Stew

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