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: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes; 5 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 cup red wine; 3 1/2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
3 1/2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt

1
Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well.
2
Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot.
3
Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd.
4
Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
5
Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine.
6
Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
7
Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
9
Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
10
Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
11
Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes, 5 teaspoons 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.

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

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