Best 5 Grandmas Homemade Beef Stew Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a classic bowl of homemade beef stew. With its tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich broth, it's a dish that has been loved by families for generations. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for grandma's homemade beef stew, a dish that will warm your heart and soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED DUTCH OVEN BEEF STEW



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Dust off your Dutch Oven and serve up this classic grandma's old fashioned dutch oven beef stew. Tender and fall apart beef, loads of tender veggies in a thick beef sauce. A stick to your ribs beef stew that will be an instant family favorite for young and old.

Provided by Adventures of a Nurse

Categories     Cast iron Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbs olive oil
1 onion diced
2 stalks celery chopped
1 pound stew meat
3 large chopped carrots
4 large russet potatoes quartered
1/2 cup red wine
2 tbsp Worcestershire
4 cups beef broth I used better than Bouillon
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp basil
1 tsp Gravy Master
1/2 cup Flour

Steps:

  • Place your cast iron dutch oven on the stove on medium heat.
  • Add olive oil, onions, and celery.
  • Let saute until onions are translucent
  • Place stew meat in a plastic bag with flour coating each piece of meat with flour
  • Place stew meat in the dutch oven.
  • Saute until the meat is brown about 3-4 minutes
  • Stir in wine, and broth
  • Add Potatoes and carrots
  • add Basil and bay leaves
  • bring to a boil
  • stir in Worcestershire and gravy master *optional*
  • Reduce heat to low and cover for 2 hours
  • The Flour from the meat should thicken your stew some what you may still need to thicken a little more depending on your preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 37 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 352 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

GRANDMA'S BEEF STEW



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This treasured dish was one of my grandma's favorites, and I have fond memories of making this stew with my mother.-Trisha Kaylor, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRANDMAS BEEF STEW



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This is my updated, documented version of my grandma's delicious beef stew - care packages of it kept me going through cold Ottawa winters in university and always was a source of comfort. Now I'm attempting to return the favour! It really is a "throw in whatever you have" recipe, so have fun with it.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Stew

Time 8h

Yield 4 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

15 ounces round steaks
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion
3 large carrots
9 celery ribs
5 cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 large red peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped green beans
4 garlic cloves
2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can no-salt-added corn
5 red new potatoes, halved or 5 red new potatoes, quartered
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas
3 1/2 tablespoons Signature Secrets culinary thickener

Steps:

  • Cube the steak and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large, heavy pot (I used enameled cast iron).
  • Add the steak and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and bring back to temperature, then add the onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms and peppers.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Add the cauliflower, beans, garlic, fresh tomatoes, corn and potatoes and stir inches.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth and stir in the salt, cocoa, allspice, cumin, thyme, paprika, Worcestershire, soy sauce, ketchup and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and add back the beef.
  • Partially cover and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Cover the pot completely and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the peas and Veloutine, bring back to a boil and cook until thickened.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BEEF STEW



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Just like grandma used to make. Very little work goes into this homemade beef stew but it was always made with love. Serve with saltine crackers or yeast rolls.

Provided by COTTNBLOSM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, trimmed
6 cups water
1 large yellow onion, cut into large chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 red potatoes, cut into small chunks
5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Place stew meat, water, onion, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Add carrots and potatoes to the stew, stir, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in celery, green beans, corn, peas, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let cook for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 657 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GRANNY'S BEEF STEW



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The recipe is based on the stew my granny used to make, over the years I've made a few changes. You can make it without wine, just increase the amount of broth, but the wine really brings out the flavor of the beef. If you happen to have Trader Joes in your area, their two buck Shiraz or Merlot work fine for this recipe.

Provided by lindieb

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef stew meat
3 russet potatoes
1 lb carrots or 1 lb baby carrots
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 cup red wine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups flour
1 bay leaf
salt
granulated garlic
pepper
oil

Steps:

  • Put about two cups of flour on a plate, or layer of foil, and season well with salt, pepper and garlic. Heat about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet. Flour meat in small batches and brown in hot oil. Transfer meat to soup pot, and continue until all meat is browned.
  • Add onion, 2 cans of broth, about a cup of red wine, tomato sauce, and bay leaf to soup pot, bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer at least one hour. Remove bay leaf. Taste the broth of the stew at this point and decide if it needs a little salt or pepper. Also decide if there is enough broth, and at this point you can add more wine or beef broth.
  • Peel carrots and slice into disks about ΒΌ inch thick (or you can use the little baby carrots - then you won't have to slice them etc). Add to pot, let cook about a half hour.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into pieces about the same size as the stew meat chunks. Add to pot, let cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Now you need to thicken the broth just a bit. Easiest way is to take about two tablespoons of flour, in a small bowl, and add about a tablespoon of oil. This will make a paste - add enough of the broth from the stew to this mixture to thin it out, to make it almost pourable. Add this mixture to the stew, stirring constantly as you pour it in (or it will lump up). When it's mixed in well, put the cover back on and let it cook about 10 more minutes.

Tips:

  • Use chuck roast or stew meat: These cuts of beef are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: This step helps to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables that you like, such as green beans, peas, or mushrooms.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: This will help to give your stew a rich flavor.
  • Season the stew well: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Cook the stew slowly: The longer you cook it, the more tender the beef will become.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Grandma's homemade beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef stew that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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