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Extremely Hearty Beef Stew

Fiero Woman — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:02:57 GMT

Looking for an extremely hearty beef stew recipe. I do a lot of cooking for home-bound neighbors and am looking for a hearty stew that has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that I can present them. I know it is warm but these home-bound people may only got one hot meal a day and I want to make it a good one. I have 7 I take food to. I don't eat bread but think that would be nice, don't eat sweets - thinking cookies? Ideas? Not everyone eats lasagne.

Re: Extremely Hearty Beef Stew

cancun08 — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:19:21 GMT

Family favorite

https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/oven-baked-beef-stew/96a7ace9-39a6-4794-8b2c-c97cbc42d826?p=1

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StephfromIdaho — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:21:45 GMT

You ROCK! What a nice person to do that.

so many recipes but I just get some beef stock, canned tomatoes, slice up a ton of veggies and potatoes (sweet and regular) canned red beans and/or meat. Salt and pepper to taste (or not) bay leaves onion, etc... easy peasy

use any grain ( cooked first). Instead of potatoes barley is good and nutritious

i have a feeling they will be thrilled with anything u make.

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StephfromIdaho — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:35:13 GMT

You can also do the same with chicken noodle soup. Chicken stock, shredded cooked chicken, carrots celery. Cook the past on the side and serve separately, that way the noodles don’t soak up all the broth in the leftoverd

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:45:02 GMT

@Fiero Woman

What a sweet, thoughtful thing you're doing!

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KentuckyWoman — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:47:12 GMT

This is my favorite beef stew recipe. I have made it for years. It comes for the old Better Homes and Garden cookbook I received as a wedding gift. Serves six but is easily adusted. Old-Time Beef Stew

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 cups water
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
6 medium carrots, bias-sliced into 3/4-inch chunks
1 pound small white onions, peeled and halved
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

In a large pot cook all the meat at once in hot oil over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown, stirring occasionally. Drain off excess fat. Add the 4 cups water, sliced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, bay leaf, and allspice. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in carrots, halved onions, and potatoes. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 30 minutes more or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
In a screw-top jar shake together the 1/2 cup cold water and flour until combined. Stir into stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook 1 minute more. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with snipped parsley, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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SXMGirl — Sun, 06 May 2018 20:14:24 GMT

@Fiero Woman, what you are doing is wonderful and I am sure they will enjoy anything that you prepare. For my assisted living classes, I usually bake some type of cookies or dessert and they really enjoy the goodies, especially chocolate chip cookies.

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ScarletDove — Sun, 06 May 2018 21:00:18 GMT

Kentucky Woman's favorite Old-Time Beef Stew recipe from the old Better Homes and Garden cookbook serving 6 would be a great one to use if you are looking for nutrition for seniors, shutins, etc. because it is from scratch and nutritious. Add some extra veges if you choose and also add some barley. If you use boxed/canned broths and canned goods you are dealing with high levels of sodium which these people do not need....you could use low-sodium/no-salt broths and canned goods and you will pay extra for "no-salt".

As far as breads, seniors will love a loaf of bread, they can easily make sandwiches with fresh baked breads. Go to King Arthur.com and look for 100% whole wheat, whole-grain, rye, pumpernickel, barley and potato bread recipes. If you have a bread machine, make loaves of bread using their recipes for there are some wonderful whole-grain recipes available for bread machine that are easy You can knockoff 2-3 loaves a day when using the bread machine.

I routinely make home-made bread for a senior couple down the street and take 1-2 loaves at a time, usually whole wheat, mixed grains, rye and/or pumpernickel breads and they are just thrilled.

You could also make a huge pot of vegetable soup, add some beef pieces and clean out your refrigerator of vegetables.....it does not take much to make a huge pot.....use water and seasonings, use no-salt tomatos. This too would go great with home-made breads.

How wonderful of you to help where you can for people who are captive to what they get from frozen and/or canned foods which are not nutritious and full of preservatives which are unhealthy.

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Scooby Doo — Sun, 06 May 2018 21:39:09 GMT

My favorite way to make beef stew:

In a large pot cover a chuck roast with water about 2 inches above the meat. Cook low and slow until it's about half cooked. Then I add 2 packages of Lawry's or McCormick's beef stew seasoning packets and a diced onion. Cook the meat a while longer. When it's close to being done, I add sliced carrots and cubed potatoes, and a couple stalks of celery. When the carrots are done, take out the meat and cut it into small bites. Add some frozen peas to the pot. Before I put the meat back in, I make a flour and water paste and thicken the mixture to the consistence you like. Makes a big pot.

I've tried making the recipe on the back of the packet, but it's too spicey for me.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 06 May 2018 22:37:57 GMT

@Fiero Woman What a wonderful thing to do for your neighbors. I'm sure they are so grateful for you thinking about them.

I don't have a stew recipe to offer, but cornbread with honey is always a nice touch with chili, stews, and soups.

I always use the Marie Calendar cornbread mix that is available at grocery stores. Warm with butter and honey - so good.

Thank you for thinking of your neighbors - good karma is coming your way!

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Fiero Woman — Sun, 06 May 2018 22:45:13 GMT

So many wonderful ideas. Never thought of putting sweet potatoes in a beef stew, I like the idea. Except for tomatoes, I try to use fresh. I like unsalted stock, used to make my own but ended up with too much. I think unsalted as people may be salt restricted. I have an 8 qt slow cooker that I use. I do sneak a bowl for myself. I try to make the beef in smaller pieces and plenty of red potatoes. I do start out in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes and move to the crockpot to assure the meat is tender, add potatoes later. Those sweet potatoes sound awesome.

Re: Extremely Hearty Beef Stew

ahoymate — Sun, 06 May 2018 23:40:28 GMT

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Blogs/Beef-Stew-The-Basics/ba-p/2664746

Blue Jean Chef's recipe

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software — Mon, 07 May 2018 01:55:36 GMT

Bless you for doing this.

If for seniors or shut ins, I'd go easy on the seasonings but try to include a little of every kind of veggie. Some you can buy frozen, choose all the colors - green, yellow, orange, etc.

You are very kind

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Fiero Woman — Mon, 07 May 2018 16:10:35 GMT

@software Thanks, very light on seasonings. I figured stew would contain all of the nutrients for them. In a few weeks I will make a chicken casserole which can contain veggies. I make individual casseroles in my corningware small casseroles I picked up at Goodwill. Lucky to get 8.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 07 May 2018 17:43:42 GMT

@StephfromIdaho That's probably a good idea. I know when I make it we have to add some water to it before we heat a bowl to eat since the noodles soak up all the broth. It's still good like that.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 07 May 2018 19:55:10 GMT

Take your favorite beef stew recipe. Take out anything "packaged." Substitute the real thing (as in onions, diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, good beef stock). Now cook some barley and add it at the end. Also, add spinach or chopped, steamed kale at the end of the cooking.

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Fiero Woman — Mon, 07 May 2018 20:05:09 GMT

I will not do chicken noodle soup if they have to add water. A good chicken casserole/pot pie. The heartier the better. Lots of good veggies. I have chicken ideas, beef was the issue. I really like the idea of the sweet potatoes in that beef stew. A different texture and taste. Hide some kale and spinach in it as most of my friends don't appreciate the taste of kale, heavy spices, too many onions. Gets a little tough.

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BirkiLady — Mon, 07 May 2018 20:15:55 GMT

@Fiero WomanThanks for helping your neighbors/friends. I took many meals during the past 14 years to mom and her tablemates! They would read the menus and say, "Help us out on Thursday for dinner. The menu is awful." Many of the ideas posted above, I learned to incorporate. (I also included a few lentils, red and black beans in their meals. Some could eat them; others could not.) The colorful vegetables are the most important part, along with the tender protein of the meat or chicken. So glad you are watching their intake of salt and avoid canned/processed items. It makes a huge difference! Custard and quich (with cheese & broccoli) were other favorites. I made my own cornbread and various muffins and banana breads, etc. The favorite dessert was homemade cheesecake. I have access to free-roaming chickens, half-and-half and eggs from an excellent Farmer's Market! YUM.

You are an amazing person to do this daily.

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bonappetit — Mon, 07 May 2018 21:47:55 GMT

Blue Jean Chef's beef stew recipe is very good, easy to make and I'm sure will be enjoyed by all. Good idea iceberg

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 08 May 2018 13:07:26 GMT

I have this one saved on Pinterest and have used it for several years now.

http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/slow-cooker-beef-stew-4/