chuckwagon beef stew

19 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Aug 20, 2015

Plenty of fresh and tasty ingredients in this recipe that's reminiscent of the old cowboy days of grabbing some good grub while out on a trail ride or during cattle drives. The lemon slices are an unexpectedly great addition to this camp stew recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lean beef, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 2 large cans tomatoes (28-oz each)
  • 2 slices lemon
  • 3-4 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 10-12 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 9 medium potatoes, quartered
  • 1 dash cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 cans english peas (14 or 15 oz each)

How To Make chuckwagon beef stew

  • Step 1
    In a skillet, brown beef well in oil.
  • Step 2
    Transfer cooked beef to a large Dutch oven, add garlic and mix well. Add water, tomatoes, lemon, onions, salt, pepper, and sugar to pot. Mix well and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Add carrots, potatoes, cloves, and crushed basil leaves to pot. Cover pot, and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender. Add canned peas and heat until peas are heated through.
  • Step 4
    If necessary, to thicken the gravy, mix about 2-3 tablespoons of flour dissolved in a little water, and stir it into the stew until the gravy is thickened. Serve hot.

Discover More

Category: Beef Soups
Keyword: #cowboy
Keyword: #Texas
Keyword: #beef stew
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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