What is the classic beef stew recipe?

Question

the best beef stew recipe

Answer 1

Don't know if this recipe is classic but it was my mom's and we've always loved it.

BEEF STEW

stewing meat or chuck roast, cut into chunks
2 onions, chopped
carrots, medium diced
celery, medium diced
string beans, medium diced
potatoes, peeled, cut into cubes and covered with water (Drain water off before adding to stew.)
2 cans of beef gravy
1 can of peas, drained
salt
pepper

Brown meat in hot oil. As meat is browning add onions. After meat is browned add gravy and 1/2 to 1 can of water to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add carrots, celery, string beans and potatoes. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Just before stew is done add the peas. Adjust salt and pepper. Stew can be served over egg drop noodles.

Answer 2

Classic Beef Stew Recipe #53828

This is a special treat for cold winter days. A family favorite!

2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups boiling water
6-8 potatoes, cubed
6 carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
1-2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, whole
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash allspiceor cloves

8-10 servings


2 hours 25 minutes 25 mins prep


1.Thoroughly brown the meat on all sides in hot oil, turning often.
2.Add boiling water, worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves, and seasonings.
3.Cover, simmer (don't boil) for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and keep from sticking.
4.Remove bay leaves and garlic clove.
5.Add carrots and potatoes.
6.Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.
7.Remove meat and veggies.
8.Thicken liquid for gravy if desired.
9.(you can use flour or corn starch).
10.Enjoy!

Answer 3

Better if made in a roasting pan in the oven.
2 lbs. Cubed Beef, one large cubed onion, one sprig of celery sliced, 8 - 10 fresh mushrooms sliced, one bag of frozen mixed vegetables, 1 small can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup of catsup, 6 - 8 beef bullion cubes, salt & pepper, add water to top of items and place in oven at 375 and bake for 3 - 3 1/2 hours. Add 1/4 flour mixed in water or red wine to stew and mix well into stew. Place back in oven until stock thickens.

Answer 4

Hi: You use a Bay Leaf, 2 or 3 cloves, 1 cup of red wine with a
cup of beef broth, lots of garlic (6 cloves), pepper,salt, a fresh
herb of your choice and chunks of stewing meat and any cut up
vegetables you wish. Use a slow cooker for 6-8 hours, or oven
at 325 degrees for 3-4 hours.
Drain the liquid into a large sauce pan and stir in a
mixture of 2 TBS of flour and enough water to make a smooth
gluey paste over medium heat. This thickens your gravey.
Stir gravey with meat and chow down!

Answer 5

This is a recipe from Food Networks Paula Dean. She is by far one of the best cooks I know..but you don't have to take my word for it...I copied all the ingredients and directions. But you can also go to www.foodnetwork.com and print some fascinating recipes... good luck and let us know which one you picked and how it came out...


2 pounds stew beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash ground allspice or ground cloves
3 large carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly

Answer 6

go to allrecipes.com
i just made beef stew. DO NOT USE STEW MEAT. IT IS TO TOUGH!. cut up a chuck roast for the meat.
i use the McCormick packaged beef stew seasoning and i use the directions on the package. i also add 1 can of drained yellow whole colonel corn.

Answer 7

Place your stew meat, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a crock pot. Pour on a can of Cream of Onion Soup (Campbell's, or any other creamed soup), and a package of dry onion soup mix. Add a can of water (from the soup can), and maybe some wine. Turn the slow cooker on, and let it cook for 8-10 hours. For my crock pot, I have a choice of two options, low and high, I choose high.

Answer 8

Onions, garlic, red wine, carrots, green beans, thyme, rosemary, parsley and of course beef. (sometimes I add a little bacon with the onions and garlic) I like to serve it with mashed potato, so I do not add potatoes to the stew.

Answer 9

Both are good for you, each fruit/vegetable has different vitamins. Therefore as more variety, as better. Vegetables have generally less sugar than fruits.