“I’ve made this dozens of times and the family cannot get enough! The sauce is just incredible!”

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Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Cubed Beef Stew Meat 2 pounds
All-Purpose Flour 2 tablespoons
Water 4 cups
Beef Broth 2 cups
Salt teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper teaspoon
Cubed Potatoes 4 cups
Chopped Carrots 2 cups
Dried Rosemary 1 teaspoon
Fresh Corn Kernels (optional) 1 cup
Fresh Green Beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional) 1 cup
Chopped Turnip (optional) 1 cup
Chopped Fresh Tomatoes (optional) 2 cups

How To Make Old-Fashioned Beef Stew: A Classic Comfort Food:

  1. Step 1: Brown the Beef for Rich Flavor: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the cubed beef stew meat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the beef with the flour, salt, and pepper. Sear the beef in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Brown the meat in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which ensures a proper brown crust.
  2. Step 2: Building the Savory Broth: Once the beef is browned, pour in the water and beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (deglazing) and incorporate them into the liquid. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Adding the Hearty Vegetables: Add the cubed potatoes, chopped carrots, and dried rosemary to the pot. Add the optional chopped turnips or tomatoes at this point if you’re using them. Increase the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until theContinue reading…

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