Best 7 4 Hour Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of "4 Hour Stew," a dish that embodies the essence of slow cooking and flavorsome indulgence. Discover the secrets to crafting a perfect stew, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of patient simmering. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we unveil the intricate steps and techniques that transform humble ingredients into a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic beef stew, a hearty lamb stew, or a vegetarian twist, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a memorable stew that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR HOUR OVEN BEEF STEW



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This recipe was passed on to me by my sister-in-law about 6 years ago. I know you will enjoy the stew.

Provided by Moe Martin

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs stewing beef
2 tablespoons minute tapioca
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup peas
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can French onion soup
15 ounces tomato juice or 15 ounces Clamato juice
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • There is no need to brown the meat first. Simply combine all ingredients in a large casserole or roaster.
  • Bake at 300 F for 4 hours.
  • Adjust the amounts of the ingredients to make this stew your very own creation .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 929.2, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.9, Protein 19.4

4 HOUR BEEF STEW



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Adopted recipe.The original recipe calls for baking in the oven, but you could also make this in a slow cooker on low if you don't want to tie up your oven for that long. This is a very easy stew to make. There isn't much prep to it, just some rough chopping of the veggies.Make sure you don't lift the foil in the oven b/c the steam helps cook the veggies just right!This would be great with a nice crusty bread on the side.

Provided by Zaney1

Categories     Stew

Time 5h30m

Yield 1 nine x thirteen pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 lbs stew meat
1 large onion, cut up
4 carrots, cut up
2 stalks celery, cut up
3 potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons dry tapioca
1 cup V8 vegetable juice
1 cup DelMonte ketchup

Steps:

  • Place meat on bottom of 9 X 13 pan.
  • Spread veggies over top.
  • Mix sugar, salt and tapioca in small bowl and then sprinkle over all the meat and veggies.
  • Mix V8 and ketchup in small bowl and pour over all.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake in oven at 250 for about 4-5 hours, no peeking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 475.9, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 27

4-HOUR BEEF STEW



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This beef stew is hearty and filling, but also has a touch of sweetness from the carrots. The stew is assembled and then slowly cooked for 4 hours in the oven.

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pound cubed stew beef
2 onions, diced
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
5 carrots, peeled and cut in thick slices
2 tablespoons tapioca
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut in cubes or slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a bowl, mix together the beef, onions, tomato sauce, carrots, and tapioca. Transfer the beef stew mixture to a casserole dish. Cover the beef mixture with the potatoes. Tightly cover the casserole with foil. Place in the oven and bake at 250 degrees F for 4 hours or until the beef is tender. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY HEALTHY BEEF STEW



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Provided by Eric Oliver

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

beef stew meat - 2 lbs, at least 85% lean
onion - 1 whole, diced
celery - 2 stalks, diced
red bell pepper - 1 whole, diced
garlic - 4 cloves, minced
mushrooms - 1 lb, cut into quarters
carrots - 8, chopped
beef stock - 1 cup
red wine - 2 cups (use a dry red)
Italian seasoning - ½ tsp
garlic powder - ½ tsp
basil - ½ teaspoon, dried
thyme - 6 sprigs, fresh (omit if no fresh thyme is available, or replace with oregano)
salt - ¼ tsp
pepper - ¼ tsp
olive oil - 4 tbs

Steps:

  • Season beef with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in skillet until all edges are brown, about 2 minutes per edge. Then, add red wine to the pan with the beef and scrape until all the brown bits come off. Turn heat to low and simmer. While beef is simmering, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook without turning till browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until onion just begins to brown (about 5 minutes). Once onion begins to brown, add garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add celery and bell pepper. Cook for 3-5 more minutes, until celery begins to brown. Turn heat to low. Add beef and liquid to pot with vegetables. Stir in basil, 2 sprigs of thyme, carrots, and add 1 cup of beef stock (or until beef is covered in liquid). Cook on low heat until beef is tender and cooked completely through and the vegetables are tender. Remove the thyme sprigs. Scoop into bowls, garnish with remaining thyme sprigs, and serve hot. NOTE: To punch the flavor up an extra notch, you can start by cooking bacon in the skillet first, removing it, and browning the stew meat in the bacon fat. Then you proceed as planned and add the bacon at the very end, just before serving. This definitely makes it tastier, but the extra fat is probably outside Tim's "lean meat" recommendation ????

5 HOUR BEEF STEW



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This is a recipe from my grandma Jan. It's so good and comforting. Make with some yummy bran muffins.

Provided by Anna Johnson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 5h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks, diced
8 potatoes, peeled and diced
4 (12 ounce) cans tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
3 cups diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons tapioca
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Stir beef, potatoes, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, carrots, celery, onion, tapioca, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a roasting pan; cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven until beef and potatoes are tender, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 470.4 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CONTEST-WINNING EASY OVEN STEW



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Meet the Cook: Because I've never entered a recipe contest before, I hesitated before sending my stew in. I knew, though, it not only was so good but anybody could make it. You just throw the ingredients into a pot and stir! I've been cooking 40 years. My husband and I have one grown daughter. -Carol Smith, Stuart, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIVE HOUR STEW



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Easy recipe to make. Takes no time at all and the important thing is that it's good.

Provided by Vas

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast
4 carrots, chopped
2 onions, sliced into rings
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup Burgundy wine
3 tablespoons tapioca
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups canned potatoes
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts
2 cups canned mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine the cubed chuck, carrots, onions, brown sugar, wine, tapioca, tomatoes, tomato sauce in a large baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and add stir in the potatoes, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
  • Raise oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips:

  • Use the right cut of meat. For a stew, you want a tough cut of meat that will become tender with long, slow cooking. Some good options include chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs.
  • Brown the meat before stewing. Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to seal in the juices.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Stews are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and green beans.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices add flavor to the stew. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long time. The longer the stew cooks, the more tender the meat will become and the more flavorful the stew will be.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Stews are a hearty and comforting meal that are perfect for a cold winter day.

Conclusion:

Stews are a delicious and easy way to make a meal that the whole family will enjoy. By following these tips, you can make a stew that is flavorful, tender, and hearty. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give stew a try!

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