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Recipe for Beef Stew?

Harpa — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:56:58 GMT

I have these lovely beef cubes from the farmer's market, and I never made it before!

Do you start w/ a roux or add a roux somewhere along the cooking?

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

CareBears — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:33:30 GMT

@Harpa I have been making this recipe for over 30 years and have served it to many people over the years and it has always been well received to the point when I serve it to guests I have written up several copies of the recipes as it is easily one of my most requested recipes:

1 to 2 Pounds Stew Meat

1 Can Of Cream Of Mushroom Soup

1 Can Consomme' Soup

4 to 5 Carrots

4 To 5 Potatoes

3 to 4 Stalks Celery

1 Large Onion

Arrange stew meat on bottom of a casserole. Cut and add vegetables by layers. Mix the two soups together and pour over meat and vegetables. Bake at 300 for 2-3 Hours.

You can bake in oven, but I have always made mine in the Nesco or my Ninja Cooker.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Tootie15 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:42:46 GMT

@CareBears... oh my gosh, this sounds delicious!! I can never make a good tasting stew, so I have not made any in quite a while. This recipe sounds easy and very tasty ... I can't wait to try it!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

ChiliPepper — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:52:17 GMT

@CareBears

Thanks CareBears - sounds delish!!!

Do you think this would work in a Crock Pot?

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

CareBears — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:54:21 GMT

@ChiliPepper Oh yes, I have never tried it in the crockpot but I can't see why not, not sure about the browning the meat beforehand though, maybe someone could chime in on that?

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

weight watcher — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:33:10 GMT

This recipe looks wonderful! Do you brown the stew meat before putting it in the casserole? I would be baking in the oven. Thank you so much.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

twinny70 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:42:58 GMT

Harps, I have been making this stew for over 45 years & it is so easy.

I put 1# of stew meat into a granite roaster with enough water to cover the bottom of the roaster for 30 minutes at 300°.

Then add:

4-5 potatoes quartered

1/2 bag of mini carrots

3 celery stalks chopped

1 medium onion chopped

I can of Swanson's beef broth

1/2-1 package of onion or onion mushroom dry soup

Roast for about 3 more hours. It is great the next day heated up in a crock pot. Enjoy.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Nightowlz — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:49:12 GMT

I used to make beef stew on the stove in a large stock pot. Now I just put it in the pressure cooker.

I mix up some salt, pepper & flour to season the meat with before browning it in olive oil. I cut up potatoes but not sure how many. I throw the potatoes in a large Tupperware measuring cup & always end up with at least 7 cups. You can use store bought broth or make your own. I don't add any more salt or pepper since it has plenty from the seasoned flour mix. You can also add some red wine & use less broth.

2 lbs or so of beef chunks

1 bag of carrot chips

2-3 stalks celery, diced

7 cups new red potatoes, cubed

2 boxes beef broth

1 onion, quartered

1 bay leaf

After browning the meat I add everything else & cook about 20-25 mins. It takes longer to pressure up/down then it takes to cook.

If you don't have a pressure cooker you can make it in a stockpot. I browned the meat 1st & let the meat simmer until tender before adding everything else & cooking on lower heat until veggies are tender.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:53:02 GMT

I never have, but I suppose you could. It really depends on the recipe you use. I usually use cornstarch instead of flour.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

CareBears — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:59:20 GMT

@weight watcher I have never made it in the oven, when I use my Ninja cooker and set it at temperature I have never browned the meat.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

fenway — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:30:49 GMT

Yes, I use the Pressure Cooker for Beef Stew and Pot Roast. Always comes out Great. I was very hesitant to use one when I first got it 40 years ago, but now it is my go to. I have my mothers old Mirro Matic, bought a new version but prefer my Mother's old one.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

IamMrsG — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:40:43 GMT

Not to derail the conversation, but I thought I'd share a variation on the theme of Beef Stew. I have a few to fit that bill, but here is one we have enjoyed for years:

Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup sliced onion
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce (1 cup)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (6 items to this point)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Hot cooked noodles
Poppy seed (optional)

Brown meat in hot oil. Add next 6 ingredients (to line in list), ½ cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over low heat ‘til meat is tender, about 2 hours.

Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water; add to beef mixture. Cook and stir ‘til thickened and bubbly.

Serve over noodles sprinkled with poppy seed. Garnish with carrot curls and parsley, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Mrs. G's note: I skip the addition of cornstarch and water to thicken. We like it 'as is.'

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Harpa — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:44:52 GMT

Thanks, everyone!

CareBears, that is a great, easy recipe!

Nightowlz, ahh yes! I remember now, that's how my Mom made it a half decade ago! No roux, but browned the meat dredged in flour.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Harpa — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:56:04 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
Not to derail the conversation, but I thought I'd share a variation on the theme of Beef Stew. I have a few to fit that bill, but here is one we have enjoyed for years:

Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

I am so glad you derailed! This also sounds great, especially w/ those noodles!

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

gabstoomuch — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:21:53 GMT

Now I want pot roast My favorite meal.

I use almost all the different variations posted, except the sweet and sour. That sounds good too.

I made one recently with a carton of mushroom soup (like the cartons that chicken stock comes in).

It was gluten and dairy free (canned is not), no msg,, no preservatives. I am not fond of mushroom soup alone, but it is a must add for pot roast.

This carton of mushroom soup was SO good, and my dinner came out more flavorful than ever. I had been looking for a pure mushroom soup, found it at Whole Foods.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:09:50 GMT

I've been using this recipe for over 30 yrs.

BEEF STEW

2 lbs. Beef stew meat, cut into cubes or bite size pieces

1 med. Onion, peeled, sliced and separated into rings

4 ribs of Celery, cut in chunks on the diagonal

6 Carrots, cleaned or peeled and cut into chunks (or 1 bag of baby carrots)

2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. tapioca granules (for thickening)

½ Cup V-8 juice (tomato juice is fine but I like V-8 better)

Potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks and rinsed

Place meat in a casserole or baking dish. Add the vegetables. Blend salt, sugar and tapioca granules. Sprinkle mixture over the vegetables. Pour on the V-8 juice. Cover the pan with a well-sealing lid or aluminum foil sealing edges well. Bake in a 250° oven for 4 hours.

If you like potatoes in your stew add them for the last hour or so, making sure you cover the pan again.

You can also just make mashed potatoes on the side or leave the potatoes out altogether and serve the stew over egg noodles.

If you prefer to use a crock pot, get it started around 10:30 or 11:00 AM on the low setting and it will be ready for dinner.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

karol59 — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 04:11:30 GMT

i GET A ROAST, FREEZE FOR A BIT TO SLICE EASILY, CUT SLICES AN INCH OR SO, THEN CUBE, PUT IN BAG WITH FLOUR SALT, PEPPER TO COAT, BROWN AND PUT THE BROWNED MEAT IN SLOW COOKER , I USE MY NICER DICER TO CUBE UP ALL THE VEGGIES THE SAME, WITH A BEEF STEW MIX, BETTER THAN BOUILLON OR WHATEVER YOU PREFER, COOK ALL DAY, ADD WHATEVER SEASONING YOU LIKE, BAY LEAF TOO, I PREFER CUTTING THE ROAST INTO CUBES FOR MORE TENDER MEAT, MY BEEF STEW GOES QUICK, ADD BEEF STOCK, WATER ETC. I PROBABLY FORGOT A FEW STEPS HERE. OF COURSE I ADD LIQUID IN BEGINNING.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Allegheny — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:01:33 GMT

I take the easy route. I buy a package of McCormick Beef Stew Season Mix and follow the directions on the back of the package. Its done on the stove top. Potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. I play with recipes, so I'll add a bay leaf and sometimes a bit of red wine.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

Nightowlz — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:31:01 GMT

@gabstoomuch wrote:
Now I want pot roast My favorite meal.

I use almost all the different variations posted, except the sweet and sour. That sounds good too.

I made one recently with a carton of mushroom soup (like the cartons that chicken stock comes in).

It was gluten and dairy free (canned is not), no msg,, no preservatives. I am not fond of mushroom soup alone, but it is a must add for pot roast.

This carton of mushroom soup was SO good, and my dinner came out more flavorful than ever. I had been looking for a pure mushroom soup, found it at Whole Foods.

@gabstoomuch I'm hungry for pot roast too. I just bought a chuck roast. Going to get it out of the freezer now so I can make it tomorrow. My chicken noodle soup will be gone tonight after we eat if for dinner.

Re: Recipe for Beef Stew?

twinkies — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 15:43:31 GMT

This looks wonderful , Is beef consumme the same thing as beef broth?

thanks

cathy from ma