Susan's Simple Stew Recipe

Name: Susan's Simple Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds stewing beef; 2 cups onions sliced; 3 cups beef stock; 1 cup red wine dry; 4 each tomatoes skinned, chopped; 2 cups carrots chopped in chunks; 1 cup green beans; 12 each new potatoes tiny, peeled; 1 each bay leaves; 1 x thyme; 1 x basil; 1 package gravy mix, brown; 1 package green peas frozen tiny

Servings: persons

3 pounds stewing beef
2 cups onions sliced
3 cups beef stock
1 cup red wine dry
4 each tomatoes skinned, chopped
2 cups carrots chopped in chunks
1 cup green beans
12 each new potatoes tiny, peeled
1 each bay leaves
1 x thyme
1 x basil
1 package gravy mix, brown
1 package green peas frozen tiny

1
Heat a large, heavy Dutch oven.
2
When hot, add the beef cubes, searing and browning them on all sides.
3
When browned all over, add the onions, sauteeing until they brown a bit.
4
After the onions are browned, add the wine and deglaze the pan, which means scraping up the browned bits that cling to the bottom of the pan and mixing them in with the wine.
5
Add the beef broth and tomatoes and mix again.
6
Cook on medium/high heat to the boil.
7
Lower the flame to maintain a slow, steady simmer and cook for 1/2 hour longer.
8
Add the potatoes and cook for an hour more.
9
Add the carrots and the beans and cook until the beef is tender.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and any herbs you like.
11
Serve over rice or noodles.

1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds stewing beef, 2 cups onions sliced, 3 cups beef stock, 1 cup red wine dry, and more.

Yes, Susan's Simple 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!

Susan's Simple Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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