Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
A classic comfort food that combines tender beef with hearty vegetables and rich flavors, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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 Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Beef broth
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup Cold water
- 1 ½ pounds Red potatoes, cut into 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
Instructions
- Dust the beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned beef and sear it for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and celery into the pot.
- Sprinkle in the sugar, dried basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and allspice, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover to simmer for 90 to 120 minutes.
- Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl.
- Slowly pour this into the stew while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
- Let the stew sit for a bit after cooking to meld flavors.
- Freezes well for up to three months.
- Use quality beef broth for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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