old fashion beef stew

Name: Old Fashion Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 2 cup(s) mushrooms, sliced; 2 - garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoon(s) tomato paste, italian; 2 cup(s) beef broth; 4 cup(s) carrots, sliced (i use baby carrots & slice in 1/2); 2 cup(s) small red potatoes, thinly sliced; 1 cup(s) fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 1 tablespoon(s) water; - salt & pepper

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star pooley

Bullhead City, AZ

Updated on Nov 27, 2011

An ALL-American Favorite and my favorite stew recipe to serve on a cold winter's night!! Well worth the work! Serve with warm biscuits.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method ---

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 - garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste, italian
2 cups beef broth
4 cups carrots, sliced (i use baby carrots & slice in 1/2)
2 cups small red potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon water
- salt & pepper

How To Make old fashion beef stew

Step 1

Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.

Step 2

In large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes.
Step 3

Remove and place on plate.
Step 4

Add onions and mushrooms to drippings; saute for 6 minutes.
Step 5

Add garlic; saute for 1 minute;.
Step 6

Pour off fat and then return beef to pot.
Step 7

Stir in tomatoe paste and broth.
Step 8

Add enough water to cover meat; bring to boil.
Step 9

Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step 10

Skim off foam.
Step 11

Add carrots, potatoes, and beans; Cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 12

In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew.
Step 13

Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute.
Step 14

Season with salt & pepper to taste.
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