Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew is an ideal addition to your recipe collection, because of ease of preparation, versatility and storability! Your friends and family will think you slaved over the stove all day to make this.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 2 Hr
Ready In: 2 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 cups diced potatoes

• 2 cups diced carrots

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can beefy mushroom soup

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1/2 cup cold water

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Using a large stock pot, brown stewing meat in oil. Add onions and sprinkle flour into stock pot, stirring until flour is well incorporated.

• Fill stock pot with water. If you prefer a thick stew fill stock pot only half full, if you prefer a more diluted stew fill your stock pot within one inch of the top. Let meat cook until tender, checking frequently on water level. When water evaporates add more. Cook for 1 1/2 hours.

• When beef is tender add potatoes, carrots and beefy mushroom soup. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tender.

• In a separate bowl mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir into soup and simmer. If not to desired thickness add another mixture of cornstarch and cold water. Heat through, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 479 | Total Fat: 27.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg