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classic beef stew
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Classic Beef Stew

A classic beef stew recipe, cooked on the stove top, low and slow for the most tender beef.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, comfort food, soup, stew
Servings: 6
Calories: 414kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or choice of high heat oil
  • 1 ½ pounds stew meat cubed
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper more can be added if desired
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 2 large russet potatoes diced
  • 1 cup diced or sliced carrot
  • 15 ounce can sweet corn drained of liquid

Instructions

  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Toss cubed stew meat around in the flour to coat. This is easiest done by shaking around in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat to hot oil, in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Brown beef on all sides and remove to plate.
  • Add onions to pot. Cook 2 to 3 minutes and then add the garlic. Cook 1 more minute, stirring. Pour wine into pot and stir well to scrape up any bits from the bottom of pot. Allow wine to reduce by about half.
  • Once wine is reduced, add bay leaf, worcestershire sauce, thyme and broth. Place beef back into pot. Bring just to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Continue to simmer for one hour.
  • Add potatoes and carrots and corn to pot and simmer another 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  • Simmer 10 more minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3577IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg