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Basic Beef Stew

Basic Beef Stew

This recipe is for basic beef stew. Make it yours by adding things that you like!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Basic Beef Stew
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 lbs stewing beef cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves or 1 sprig fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb peeled carrot cut in large pieces
  • 3 potatoes diced
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen peas

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed in
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. Add the stew beef and brown well. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is transparent.

  2. Add 4 cups of water and the tomato sauce. Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  3. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.

  4. Add the carrots, potatoes, and peas. Cover and cook 30 minutes on medium-low or until the vegetables are tender.

  5. Add the corn starch slurry if the sauce is too watery. After adding the slurry bring the stew to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.