Extremely Hearty Beef Stew

Fiero Woman · ‎10-02-2017

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.

cancun08 · ‎03-11-2010

Family favorite

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

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StephfromIdaho · ‎03-03-2016

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.

StephfromIdaho · ‎03-03-2016

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

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Fiero Woman

What a sweet, thoughtful thing you're doing!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

KentuckyWoman · ‎03-13-2010

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.

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@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.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

ScarletDove · ‎07-11-2010

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.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

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.