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Homemade Beef Stew

Homemade Beef Stew

A delicious homemade beef stew recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon crumbled
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 medium carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add beef and cook until well browned.
  • Dissolve bouillon in 4 cups water and pour into the pot; stir in rosemary, parsley, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of cold water; stir into stew. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour.

Notes

If thicker stew is desired, add more cornstarch and/or take the cover off for the last 15 to 20 minutes. The longer this simmers, the better! Vary the herbs to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, hearty stew, Homemade Beef Stew, stovetop stew, traditional stew
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