Beef Stew I
This beef builds beef chuck, carrots and potatoes into a hearty meal you can have ready in about 70 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Cut the beef chuck into 3 cm cubes, pat dry and season with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour to coat, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes per batch, then set the meat aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the chopped onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic for a further minute.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the tomato juice and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, then add the bay leaf, marjoram and oregano.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is beginning to turn tender.
- Add the chopped carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables and meat are fork-tender and the broth has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust the seasoning, then ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot with bread.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef Stew I take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Beef Stew I is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Modern cooking pot with glass cover and vegetable-beef stew.jpg by Marc-Lautenbacher, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.