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 Tbsp. fat; 2 lb. stew meat; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic on toothpick (so it can be retrieved); 4 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 or 2 bay leaves (remove before serving); dash of allspice or cloves; 6 carrots, sliced; 6 medium potatoes, cut in 2-inch cubes; 1/2 c. cold water; 1/4 c. flour

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. fat
2 lb. stew meat
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic on toothpick (so it can be retrieved)
4 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 or 2 bay leaves (remove before serving)
dash of allspice or cloves
6 carrots, sliced
6 medium potatoes, cut in 2-inch cubes
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 c. flour

1
Brown meat in fat about 20 minutes.
2
Add boiling water and rest of ingredients except carrots, potatoes, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup flour.
3
Simmer about 2 hours until meat is thoroughly done and tender.
4
Add carrots and potatoes.
5
Cook until tender.
6
Mix cold water and flour.
7
Remove bay leaves and garlic.
8
Make a well in center of meat and potatoes and pour in water and flour mixture to thicken.
9
Cook gently about 5 minutes.

2362

kcal

Calories

240

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. fat, 2 lb. stew meat, 1 large onion, sliced, 1 clove garlic on toothpick (so it can be retrieved), 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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