Beef Stew. Beef, carrots, potatoes, and celery are seasoned with rosemary and parsley in this simple stovetop beef stew recipe. Beef Stew calls for simple ingredients, but it's a stunner! With meltingly tender beef, you'll love the deep flavour of the sauce in this beef stew recipe. Beef Stew

You can have Beef Stew using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Beef Stew
  1. It’s 1 1/2 lbs of stew meat, cut in bite sized pieces.
  2. It’s 6 of medium size potatoes, cut in chunks.
  3. Prepare 2 of large carrots, cut in chunks or baby carrots.
  4. You need 1 of medium onion, cut in chunks.
  5. You need 2 of celery stalks, cut in 1 inch pieces.
  6. It’s 1 can of mushrooms.
  7. You need 2 1/2 cups of beef broth.
  8. You need 2-3 tablespoons of ketchup or tomato paste.
  9. It’s of Salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire for seasoning.
  10. It’s 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons cold water.

Read on to get all the hot deets on this ultra-comforting stew. This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. Beef stew is the benevolent king of all stews.

Beef Stew instructions

  1. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Brown in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil..

  2. Add browned meat to crockpot..

  3. Add vegetables..

  4. Add broth and ketchup or tomato paste..

  5. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. You can also use pressure cooker or stovetop. If using stovetop, simmer on low until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking/ scorching..

  6. Optional. If you like a thicker gravy, mix equal amounts cornstarch and cold water (2-3 tablespoons). Whisk together to make a slurry. Slowly add slurry to finished stew, a tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness..

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