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: 1 c. (1-inch) green bean pieces; 1 lb. lean beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, thin sliced (about 3 c.); 2 c. sliced mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. reduced-sodium tomato paste; 2 c. reduced-sodium beef broth; 4 c. sliced carrots; 2 medium Russet potatoes, thin sliced (about 2 c.); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. cold water; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 c. (1-inch) green bean pieces
1 lb. lean beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thin sliced (about 3 c.)
2 c. sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. reduced-sodium tomato paste
2 c. reduced-sodium beef broth
4 c. sliced carrots
2 medium Russet potatoes, thin sliced (about 2 c.)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

1
Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.
2
In a
3
large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef.
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Saute until brown, about 6 minutes.
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Place on a plate.
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Add onion and mushrooms to pot.
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Saute for 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute, stirring for 1 minute.
8
Pour off fat. Return beef to pot. Stir in tomato paste, then broth. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Skim off any foam.
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Add carrots, potatoes and green beans.
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Cover partially. Simmer 15 minutes.
12
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir into stew. Increase heat and boil, uncovered, 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

538

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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

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: 1 c. (1-inch) green bean pieces, 1 lb. lean beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. vegetable oil, 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.

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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

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