Classic Beef Stew
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 2 Hr
When the weather cools off, it's time to whip out the soup pots and our favorite beef stew recipe! Our Classic Beef Stew is comfy, cozy, and made to for those crisp days when you want to warm up a little. It's a hearty dish made with fresh veggies, stew meat, and homey flavors! Your taste buds will be happy for the cold weather, because it means they get their warm, comfort favorites again and again!
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon browning and seasoning sauce
What to Do
- Place the flour in a shallow dish; add the beef chunks, and toss to coat completely.
- In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef; sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the remaining ingredients, increase the heat to high and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the beef and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
More Comfort Recipes
- Now that you've got your new favorite beef stew recipe, check out our Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese for a creamy delight and One-Pot Comfort Shepherd's Pie is a weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
- It's time to warm up with desserts! You'll love our Ooey Gooey Marbled Brownies or this traditional Crustless Apple Pie!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 178
- Calories from Fat 71
- Total Fat 7.9g 12 %
- Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 17g 34 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 47mg 16 %
- Sodium 655mg 27 %
- Total Carbohydrates 9.5g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
- Sugars 4.6g 0 %
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luck1293 1844011
Dec 13, 2019
What can I replace the zucchini with? I only like zucchini baked.
Test Kitchen Team
Dec 16, 2019
Hi there! Zucchini can be replaced with potato chunks, brussel sprouts , or frozen peas. If using frozen peas add the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Hope this helps!
Test Kitchen Team
Nov 12, 2018
Hi there! You add it in step 4, when it says "add the remaining ingredients." Enjoy!
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