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Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

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This Old Fashioned Beef Stew recipe features tender chunks of beef chuck roast, red potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a rich beef broth seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and classic herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley. Perfect for cozy dinners, it's a flavorful and filling comfort food dish that's easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat (cubed chuck roast)
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 10 ounces pearl onions
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 4 medium celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  • In a bowl, toss beef with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides. Remove from the pot.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste to the pot, cooking until fragrant. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.
  • Add browned beef back into the pot, along with potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and allspice.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  • Mix remaining cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the stew to thicken. Cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use beef chuck roast for tender results.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste as the stew simmers.
  • This stew freezes well for easy meal prep.

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