Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut)
- 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 1⁄2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled cubed potatoes
- 2 cups carrots, sliced thickly
- 1 cup sliced celery (optional)
- 2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas)
- salt and pepper
directions
- Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
- Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
- Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
- Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
- Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
- Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Dee514
United States
I'm married (53 years to the same lucky guy) and have 2 kids, a daughter 47, a son 43, and 2 beautiful grand daughters (11 yrs and 14 yrs). I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, especially breads :)