Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

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I took my Grandmother's recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor.

Submitted by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Updated on October 9, 2022
close up view of Old-Fashioned Beef Stew garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl with a spoon
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Servings:
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Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 2 onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 4 cups sliced carrots

  • 2 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices

  • 1 cup chopped fresh green beans

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon cold water

  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. In a large nonstick stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, add beef and saute until brown, approximately 6 minutes. Remove beef from stock pot and set aside.

  2. Add onions and mushrooms to stock pot and saute for 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, continually stirring.

  3. Skim off fat any fat from the stock pot and return cooked beef to pot; stir in tomato paste and broth. Add enough water to just cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  4. Skim off any foam that has accumulated on the surface of stew and add carrots, potatoes and green beans. Cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. In a small mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir mixture into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
16g Fat
30g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 393mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1015mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.