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 lbs beef stew meat; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 medium onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 carrots; 6 potatoes; 1 lb frozen pearl onions; 2 cups frozen peas (optional); 3 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef stew meat
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 minced garlic clove
1 medium onion
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 carrots
6 potatoes
1 lb frozen pearl onions
2 cups frozen peas (optional)
3 tablespoons flour

1
In a dutch oven brown stew meat in hot shortening, turning often making sure all sides are very brown.
2
Slice onion very thin and pull apart rings.
3
Add 2 cups hot water, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt, sugar paprika and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occationally to keep from sticking.
4
Remove bay leaf.
5
Peel and quarter carrots.
6
Peel and slice potatoes into 2 inch pieces.
7
Add carrots, potatoes and pearl oinoins on top of beef in dutch oven.
8
Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Cover and cook 30-45 minutes low/medium heat, or until vegetables are tender.
9
Slowly blend 1/3 cup cold water into 3 tablespoons flour.
10
In dutch oven push vegetables to one side and slowly stir flour mixture into the other side with liquid. Cook and stir all ingredients until bubbly.
11
Add frozen peas, stir and cook three minutes longer.

980

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef stew meat, 2 tablespoons shortening, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, 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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