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Comfort Food Beef Stew Recipe
Description: Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of this Comfort Food Beef Stew recipe, perfect for chilly winter nights or cozy weeknight dinners. Packed with tender beef and hearty vegetables, this stew is sure to become a family favorite!
- Recipe Category: Stew 🍲
- Keywords: Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, < 4 Hours ⏰
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 411.3
- Fat Content: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 96.8mg
- Sodium Content: 221mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.2g
- Fiber Content: 5.4g
- Sugar Content: 6.8g
- Protein Content: 37.8g
Servings:
- Recipe Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 | Beef |
1/4 | Flour |
2 | Water |
4 | Garlic cloves |
1 | Pepper |
2 | Bay leaves |
3/4 | Carrots |
2 | Celery stalks |
4 | Onions |
2 | Green bell peppers |
4 | Potatoes |
3 | Flour (for thickening) |
2 | Water (for thickening) |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Place beef and flour in a plastic baggie. Shake well to coat the beef evenly.
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Cooking:
- Pour oil into a large Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated beef to the Dutch oven and cook until browned, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Initial Stewing:
- Add 2 cups of water, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves to the pot with the browned beef.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the stew simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
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Adding Vegetables:
- After the beef is tender, discard the bay leaves.
- Cut the carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Add these chopped vegetables to the stew.
- Cover the pot again and let the stew simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Thickening the Stew:
- In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of water, stirring well to create a smooth slurry.
- Pour this flour-water mixture into the stew, stirring constantly.
- Allow the stew to boil for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
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Serving:
- Once the stew has thickened to your desired consistency and all the vegetables are tender, remove it from heat.
- Serve the Comfort Food Beef Stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy!
Indulge in the rich flavors and comforting warmth of this hearty beef stew, perfect for sharing with loved ones on cold winter nights or busy weeknights when you need a wholesome meal that’s ready in under 4 hours!