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Beef Stew

Bowl of beef stew with beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich broth, served with bread on a blue linen napkin.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 200  F
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: 30
Total Calories: 2800
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This classic beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of beef, hearty potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered low and slow in a rich, savory broth. Packed with wholesome ingredients and deep flavor, it's a cozy, satisfying meal that's perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, or meal prep throughout the week.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb Beef stew meat
  • 2 cups Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 cup Celery (diced)
  • 32 oz V8 Juice (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
  • 5 cubes Beef bouillon
  • 1/2 tsp Dried basil (or dried oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Coat meat with flour and brown in the hot oil.

  2. 2

    Add V8 juice, onion, garlic, beef bouillon, basil and thyme.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 90 minutes for until meat is tender.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes, carrots and celery.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer for additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1 1/2 Cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 780mg33%
Potassium 1050mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1080 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Calcium 78 mg
Iron 4.5 mg
Vitamin E 0.6 mg
Vitamin K 26 mcg
Thiamin 0.12 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5.6 mg
Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
Folate 32 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
Biotin 0.6 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
Phosphorus 440 mg
Iodine 3 mcg
Magnesium 50 mg
Zinc 4.4 mg
Selenium 21 mcg
Copper 0.11 mg
Manganese 0.23 mg
Molybdenum 2 mcg
Chloride 180 mg

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

Keywords: Classic Homemade Beef Stew with Tender Beef, Vegetables & Rich Savory Flavor
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