smith’s hearty beef stew

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Arab, AL
Updated on Oct 30, 2021

This is a twist to my Uncle Buds Beef stew recipe. My family loves this recipe and hope yours does too.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegtable oil
  • 32 ounces beef stock
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • 1 large can rotel diced tomato’s and peppers (can substitute diced tomato’s for no kick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 medium potatoes cut into large chunks
  • 1 bag peeled baby carrots
  • 3 medium onions cut into large chunks
  • 1 package dry french soup mix
  • 1 can cream of mushroom
  • 1 tablespoon beef better than bullion
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

How To Make smith’s hearty beef stew

  • Step 1
    Add oil to stew pot and heat on stove at medium high heat
  • Step 2
    Mix flour, salt, pepper
  • Step 3
    Add stew meat to flour mixture to coat meat well.
  • Step 4
    Transfer meat to hot oil in stew pot and sear well on all sides. Meat does not need to be cooked done just well seared.
  • Step 5
    Add beef stock and broth to same pot after meat is seared. Then add Rotel and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes on medium high heat.
  • Step 6
    Add potato’s, onions, and carrots to pot.
  • Step 7
    With mixture lightly boiling add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and stir. Let fizz die out and add French onion soup packet and mushroom soup. Stir well
  • Step 8
    Add beef flavor Better than Bullion and seasoning salt. Stir. Turn down heat to low for 1hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom

Discover More

Category: Beef Soups
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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