Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew
Classic Beef Stew might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 210 calories, 25g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have carrots, vegetable oil, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert.

Instructions

1
In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
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2
Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
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Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
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Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
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Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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6
Remove bay leaf.
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In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
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Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 45 m.
Servings4
Health Score36
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