Val'S Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Val'S Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- lb beef or pork stew meat; 2 TBSP instant beef granules; 1 sm. onion, chopped; 2 1/2 c. potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 c. carrots, chopped; 1/2 c. celery, diced; sm. can of corn or green beans or peas; 1/4 c. barley; 6-oz can tomato sauce; 1/2 c. instant potatoes

Servings: persons

1
Put meat in pan and brown in some oil.
2
Add barley, onions, carrots and potatoes.
3
Add enough water to cover with 2 inches more, add beef bouillon and tomato sauce.
4
Bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
5
When the potatoes and carrots are almost done add canned or frozen vegetables of choice. Let cook to a boil again and then add the instant potatoes to the consistency you want.
6
Season to taste with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic salt, onion salt and add a little love!
7
If you don't have instant potatoes you can take 1 cup cold water and mix about 2-3 TBSP flour or corn starch to thicken.
8
Add to mixture when it boils again.
9
I like to make some biscuits or cornbread to serve with it.
10
It is also good with some sliced cheese or jelly for the biscuits.
11
This is a great recipe to do in the crock pot.

311

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- lb beef or pork stew meat, 2 TBSP instant beef granules, 1 sm. onion, chopped, 2 1/2 c. potatoes, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Val'S 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!

Val'S Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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