Country Style Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Country Style Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds lean stewing beef (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf; thyme (crushed); 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth (concentrated if using homemade); 3 1/4 cups water (divided); 4 medium carrots (sliced); 2 medium potatoes (cubed); 12 small white onions; 1/4 cup cornstarch

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 2 hrs 20 mins

Total: 2 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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This stovetop beef stew is easy to prepare and has lots of flavors. Serve the stew with crusty rolls or biscuits for a great everyday meal.

2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lean stewing beef (cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf
thyme (crushed)
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth (concentrated if using homemade)
3 1/4 cups water (divided)
4 medium carrots (sliced)
2 medium potatoes (cubed)
12 small white onions
1/4 cup cornstarch

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add beef; brown the meat well on all sides.
Add salt, bay leaf, and thyme, along with the condensed beef broth and 3 cups of the water.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and onions; simmer for about 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender.
Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl or cup; stir until smooth.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
465	Calories
22g	Fat
19g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	465
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 135mg	45%
Sodium 1042mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Protein 46g
Calcium 60mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.