Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes

Unforgettable Beef Stew: Bursting with Flavor!

This is the best savory beef stew I have ever made. My grandmother gave me the recipe. My husband, a very picky eater, loves this recipe more than anything else I make.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3poundsbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ⅓cupItalian salad dressing

  • 2cupswater

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1(10.5 ounce) cancondensed beef broth

  • 1(8 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 2teaspoonsbeef bouillon granules

  • 1bay leaf

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 6smallpotatoes, quartered

  • 6carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 3tablespoonscold water

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir beef and Italian dressing in the hot pot until meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

  2. Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion to the pot; cover and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

  3. Combine flour and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into stew and bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g 		22%
Saturated Fat
7g 		33%
Cholesterol
63mg 		21%
Sodium
680mg 		30%
Total Carbohydrate
24g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		13%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
22g
Vitamin C
31mg 		156%
Calcium
51mg 		4%
Iron
4mg 		22%
Potassium
838mg 		18%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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