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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Hearty Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

Experience restaurant-quality Old Fashioned Beef Stew using simple ingredients for a hearty family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 316
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
  • 10 ounces pearl onions
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 4 medium celery ribs
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Dust beef stew meat with cornstarch and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for about 5 minutes, until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, adding potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and celery. Stir in sugar, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and allspice.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes until beef is tender.
  6. Mix remaining cornstarch with cold water, then slowly add to the stew while stirring. Cook until the stew thickens.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSodium: 970mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

This stew can be easily customized with different proteins or added vegetables for variety.

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