Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time2 Hr 0 Min
Ready In2 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1-1/4 pounds boneless beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 1 -inch cubes | ||
| Water | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), divided | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Paprika | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 /4 Teaspoon | |
| Carrots | 8 Medium, quartered | |
| Potatoes | 8 Small, quartered | |
| Onions | 4 Small, quartered | |
| Green beans package | 1 , frozen | |
| Cornstarch | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 To taste | |
Directions
1. Heat oil in Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add beef. Cook and stir until browned. Add 1-1/2 cups water, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, garlic, paprika and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves.
2. Add carrots, potatoes and onions. Cover. Simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Add beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup water to Dutch oven.
3. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl. Stir well. Stir into ingredients in Dutch oven. Return to low heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt, if desired.
2. Add carrots, potatoes and onions. Cover. Simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Add beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup water to Dutch oven.
3. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl. Stir well. Stir into ingredients in Dutch oven. Return to low heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt, if desired.
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