Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew

Name: Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut); 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine); 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 2 1/4 cups peeled cubed potatoes; 2 cups carrots, sliced thickly; 1 cup sliced celery (optional); 2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas); salt and pepper

Submitted by Dee514

"This is a "basic" beef stew recipe. Please feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices and vegetables to make this recipe "your own". Serve with crusty bread and a tossed green salad for a complete meal."

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photo by Jonathan Melendez

Ready In:: 2hrs 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₂ - 2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut)
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 ¹⁄₂ cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 ¹⁄₄ cups peeled cubed potatoes
2 cups carrots, sliced thickly
1 cup sliced celery (optional)
2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas)
salt and pepper

directions

Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Questions & Replies

Can i use Quinoa flour in place of flour in the beef stew recipe? Will it still create the "gravy"?

rkelley5767

Reviews

This stew has a wonderful flavor.We used peas instead of green beans and a Merlot for the wine. It was quite easy to prepare, and we will definitely make it again.

Jenn W.
Excellent stew.Even my 'stew-hating' husband loved it.I have been looking for a no tomato stew recipe for years,this one is it.It has wonderful,down home flavor,just like grandma used to make.

Divinemom5
This might just be my new go-to beef stew recipe! I never minded the tomato before, but I guess I didn't realize how good it can be without it! This stew has such a nice subtle flavor. I love it!

Jonathan Melendez
So, so delicious and fresh tasting.

Sassy J
Yum! The meat was tender and the gravy was flavorful. Thank you.

Katanashrp

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Tweaks

This stew has a wonderful flavor.We used peas instead of green beans and a Merlot for the wine. It was quite easy to prepare, and we will definitely make it again.

Jenn W.
I was looking for a beef stew recipe close to my Mom's. She didnt write her's down. This is the one! We leave out the potatoes in the pot and serve over mashed potatoes instead. I added a cup and a half of frozen pees 10 minutes before the end.

wisslbritches
I used the peas instead of green beans and added green pepper, parsley, additional garlic, and a small bay leaf. It was even better the second day. Served with granny rolls with butter and a green salad.

LainieBug

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Dee514

United States

I'm married (46 years to the same lucky guy) and have 2 kids, a daughter 41, a son 36, and 2 beautiful grand daughters (8 yrs and 6 yrs). I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, especially breads :) One of my favorite quotes:?? Computers are like air conditioners; they stop working when you open Windows.

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