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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

This Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish filled with beef, vegetables, and rich broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed chuck roast
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 10 ounces pearl onions
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 4 medium celery ribs sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ cup cold water

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Dust beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and season with salt and black pepper.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and sear for about 5 minutes, until all sides are browned, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle in granulated sugar, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and ground allspice. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining cornstarch with cold water. Stir until completely dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew, stirring constantly. Cook on low heat for a few more minutes, until the stew thickens.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 970mgPotassium: 1149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5315IUVitamin C: 14.6mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4.1mg
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, hearty stew, Old Fashioned Beef Stew, Slow Cooked Stew
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