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 stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 onion, chopped; 1 c. beef bouillon; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 6 carrots, peeled and sliced or quartered; 1 c. sliced celery; 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths; 12 small white onions; 2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered (optional); 4 c. water; 1 c. cooked okra (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. oil
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 c. beef bouillon
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
6 carrots, peeled and sliced or quartered
1 c. sliced celery
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
12 small white onions
2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered (optional)
4 c. water
1 c. cooked okra (optional)

1
Coat meat with flour; set excess flour aside.
2
In large skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning unit, heat oil.
3
Brown meat on all sides.
4
In slow-cooking pot, combine browned beef, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, bouillon, pepper, salt, sugar and vegetables.
5
Pour water over all.
6
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
7
Turn control on high.
8
Thicken sauce with flour left over from coating (about 1/4 cup), dissolved in a small amount of water.
9
Add okra, if desired.
10
Cover and cook on high 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
11
Makes up to 6 to 8 servings.

1130

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* 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 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 c. flour, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 bay leaf, 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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