Love & Best Dishes: Old-Time Beef Stew Recipe

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stew meat

Stew meat is often less expensive and still tender when cooked slowly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: beef broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables are often cheaper and add variety.

Cut beef chuck into pieces and season with salt, black pepper, sugar, garlic, and paprika.

Marinate the beef with a dash of ground cloves and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Heat oil in a new hammered cookware over medium heat until hot.

Add the seasoned beef and onions to the pot and stir to brown.

After browning, add 2 cups of water and 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Cover the pot and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.

Add unpeeled red potatoes and fresh carrots to the pot and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.

Make a slurry with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water to thicken the stew.

Add the slurry to the boiling stew and stir to thicken.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary