simple beef stew

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Jan 5, 2020

Fun Fact: . There is archaeological evidence of people preparing stew that goes back 8,000 years or more!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pound stew beef cubes
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3-4 carrots, scraped and sliced
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium onions, quartered
  • 1-2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 boxes (32 oz.) beef broth
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet browning & seasoning sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh, chopped parsley

How To Make simple beef stew

  • Step 1
    In a zip lock bag, add flour. Add in stew beef to coat.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in the bottom of a large dutch oven.
  • Step 3
    Add flour and coated beef and cook until browned.
  • Step 4
    When beef is browned, pour in broth. Add carrots and onions, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Step 5
    Add potatoes and cook for another 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Step 6
    HINT: Add more flour and water in a slurry to further thicken, if needed
  • Step 7
    Add in Tbsp. browning & seasoning sauce. Stir until incorporated.
  • Step 8
    When stew is just right, add 1/4 cup fresh parsley. Serve with a nice salad and biscuits or bread and butter!

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Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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