Old World Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old World Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs stew meat; 5 slices smoked bacon, peppered and thick cut; 3 parsnips, peeled and chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 lb baby red potato, washed; 2 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, washed and quartered; 1 small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery, peeled and chopped; 1 (4 cup) box beef broth (I like Pacific Organic brand); 2 (1 1/2 ounce) beef stew seasoning (I use McCormick brand); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced; water

Servings: persons

2 lbs stew meat
5 slices smoked bacon, peppered and thick cut
3 parsnips, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 lb baby red potato, washed
2 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, washed and quartered
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and chopped
1 (4 cup) box beef broth (I like Pacific Organic brand)
2 (1 1/2 ounce) beef stew seasoning (I use McCormick brand)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
water

1
* In a large pot fry the bacon till it becomes crispy and remove bacon from the pot to cool. Once bacon is cool crumble or chop into small pieces to use later.
2
* Place the stew meat in the bacon grease to sear in the juices. The quicker your meat is browned on all sides the more tender your meat will become. Don't worry if the meat is still raw in the center -- it should be.
3
* While the meat is searing, saute the onion and celery in a frying pan with 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once the onion has become clear and/or browned on the edges add the garlic. Continue to saute stirring frequently until all the ingredients have caramelized. By doing this you release the sweetness from the ingredients adding a scrumptious flavor to your stew.
4
* After the meat has been seared, cool it down by adding the entire contents of the boxed beef broth. Add your parsnips, potatoes, carrots and caramelized onions, celery and garlic.
5
* Add enough water to just cover all the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6
* As the stew is simmering, saute the mushrooms in 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. The key for perfect sauted mushrooms is room to cook. Once your mushrooms are sauted add them to the stew along with the bacon. Continue to simmer.
7
* Once you have all the ingredients in the pot add the dry packets. Stir till well blended and no dry clumps are visible. Add salt and pepper to taste and continue to simmer to complete the hour.
8
* Cool for 15 minutes, ladle into bowls or large plates. Garnish top with parsley and serve with your favorite bread and red wine.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs stew meat, 5 slices smoked bacon, peppered and thick cut, 3 parsnips, peeled and chopped, 3 carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Old World 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old World Beef Stew

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