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 lb lean beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.
2
In a large kettle, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add beef and saute until browned about 6 minutes.
4
Remove and transfer on a plate.
5
In the same kettle, add 2 tbsp oil and add onion and mushrooms.
6
Saute for for 6 minutes.
7
Add garlic and saute for 1 minutes.
8
Pour off fat.
9
Return beef to kettle, stir in tomato paste, broth and and water just enough to cover.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender. (I simmered for about 2 hours for tender meat - acerast).
12
Add carrots, potatoes, and green beans.
13
Cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. (The vegetables took about 20 minutes to cook and I simmered them an additional 30 to help them develop flavor - acerast).
14
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water.
15
Stir in stew.
16
Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
17
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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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 lb lean beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided, 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, 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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