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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that warms your heart. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this stew combines the deep flavors of slow-cooked beef with a medley of seasonal veggies and aromatic spices. Simple to prepare and even better as leftovers, this recipe is sure to impress at any dinner table. With its satisfying taste and inviting aroma, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat (cubed chuck roast)
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 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
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Dust beef with cornstarch and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned beef until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pot with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in vegetables and spices.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 90-120 minutes until beef is tender.
  6. Thicken the stew with a cornstarch-water mixture if desired.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Choose well-marbled chuck roast for tenderness. Customize by adding seasonal veggies like peas or mushrooms. Let the stew sit overnight for enhanced flavor.