Old Time Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old Time Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large onion; 1 clove garlic; 4 c. boiling water; 1/2 tsp. paprika; dash of allspice or cloves; 1 lb. small white onions; 1/2 c. cold water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 or 2 bay leaves; 6 carrots, cut into small pieces; 6 medium potatoes; 1/4 c. flour

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of allspice or cloves
1 lb. small white onions
1/2 c. cold water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 or 2 bay leaves
6 carrots, cut into small pieces
6 medium potatoes
1/4 c. flour

1
It is the browning that gives a stew the rich color and flavor everyone likes.
2
Heat oil in Dutch oven; add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
3
Turn cubes with tongs and add slices of onion, along with garlic, boiling water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, bay leaves and allspice or cloves.
4
Gentle cooking is what makes the meat tender.
5
Cover and simmer (not a boil) 2 hours.
6
Stir now and then to prevent sticking.
7
When meat is almost done, add the vegetables.
8
For handsome looks, cut each kind of vegetable the same size.
9
Now simmer the stew until everything in the kettle is tender.
10
Discard bay leaf and garlic cloves.

3029

kcal

Calories

286

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1 large onion, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Old Time 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 Time Beef Stew

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