Best 7 Moms Beef Stew Recipes

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Dig into a steaming bowl of comfort with our exploration of the best recipe for Mom's Beef Stew. This classic dish, a symphony of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich gravy, holds a special place in our hearts, evoking memories of family gatherings and warm kitchens. Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, this guide will lead you to the perfect Mom's Beef Stew recipe, guaranteed to bring warmth and satisfaction to your table.

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

MOM'S BEEF STEW



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This warming, stick-to-your-ribs main dish was one Mom relied on often to feed us 13 kids. Mildly seasoned with lots of satisfying ingredients like barley, potatoes and carrots in a tomato-beef broth, it still hits the spot on cold winter days. -Lucile H. Proctor, Panguitch, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)
6 cups water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place soup bones and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. , Set beef bones aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and return meat to broth. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, barley, tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaf if desired. Cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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MOM'S BASIC VEGETABLE BEEF STEW



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This basic recipe uses simple and often used ingredients. It can be spiced up any way, but our spices we have found bring out the best flavor and they are the key to this recipe. Ground pork or ground lamb can be substituted for ground beef. It can also be cooked on the stovetop, which we do, or slow cooker. Eat as a stew or serve over rice, crushed chips or crackers, or cornbread.

Provided by PJandAngie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 onions, roughly chopped, divided
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
1 pinch dried rosemary
1 pinch ground thyme
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 pound ground beef
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Pour in enough olive oil into a large stockpot to coat the bottom; add 1 onion, carrots, garlic, red pepper flakes, Greek seasoning, rosemary, thyme, basil, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir onion mixture over medium heat until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour diced tomatoes over onion mixture; add ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon and stir. Bring liquid to a boil and cook until ground beef is cooked through and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes, remaining onion, and celery into tomato mixture and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove stockpot from heat and let sit, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 279.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

MOM'S BEEF STEW (PRESSURE COOKER)



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I grew up with this recipe and now I make it for my family...my picky hubby and kids gobble it right up...and it can be made so quickly in the pressure cooker. To make an easy Beef soup, omit the potatoes, add more water and a few boullions and serve with egg noodles or rice.

Provided by Curlee827

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 lbs rump roast
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large onion, cut up
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 celery ribs, peeled and cut into chunks
4 potatoes, cut into chunks
salt & pepper (to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 1/2-2 cups water
1 -2 beef bouillon cube (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the roast into chunks, about 1 inch (or larger if that is your preference). Heat oil in bottom of pressure cooker until hot and add the meat all at once (do not turn for at least 1 minute - you really want to let the meat sear - this gives the stew such yummy flavor.
  • Stir the meat, letting it brown on all sides. Add the chopped garlic, stir for 1 minute, then add the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, parsley, water and optional beef bouillon(the bouillon gives a stronger flavor - you can also wait to see how it comes out, and if you feel that it's not flavorful enough, you can add the beef bouillon and boil the stew for a minute or so).
  • Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat.
  • Cook 15 minutes.
  • Cool pot immediately and serve. ENJOY!
  • Optional ingredients - you can add some chopped tomatoes if you'd like before cooking, or after bringing it to pressure, you can throw in some canned mushrooms or frozen peas and heat thoroughly.

MOM'S PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW



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This is a favorite home meal from my mom. My sister had to write while my mom cooked in order to get the recipe right. It's easy and will impress anyone. Serve steaming hot on a bed of white rice.

Provided by dolcevita

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 pinch paprika
½ fresh tomato, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 cup water
2 sprigs fresh parsley
3 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Dust the beef with the flour. Place the beef, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper in the stockpot; cook until the beef is brown; season with salt and cook until beef is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper, carrot, and paprika; cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato, wine, water, and parsley. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Mix in the red potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green beans; continue to cook until potatoes are easily pierced through with a fork, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 279.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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This stew is just like one my mom used to make when my sister and I were little girls and she was the busy mom on the run!

Provided by BrendaM

Categories     Stew

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups beef stock
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, diced,with juice
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.
  • In batches, add beef to flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium high heat.
  • Cook beef in batches, adding more oil as needed, until browned all over.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add 1 cup stock to pan and stir to scrape up any brown bits.
  • Transfer stock mixtures to slow cooker.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, tomatoes (with juice) remaining stock, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and parsely; mix well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until vegetables are tender and stew is bubbling.
  • Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Add peas.
  • Cover and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes longer or until slightly thickened and peas are heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MOM'S BEEF STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Stew     Dinner     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 12

21/2 lbs. stew meat,
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup salad oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove minced
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp worsh.
1/4 tsp pepper
4 beef bouillion cubes
5 medium potatoes
1 16oz bag of carrots

Steps:

  • 1. cut stew meat & cover w/flour. cook meat in oil in frying pan, until browned. 2. reduce heat to medium & add onion and garlic to drippings. cook until onion is tender. stir in rest of flour. gradually stir in water, salt, worchester, pepper & boullion & cook, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. 3. return meat to pan, heat until boiling. put in crock pot. 4. add potatoes & carrots

MOM'S SECRET BEEF STEW RECIPE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Winter     Healthy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes undrained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 medium onion coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (used ground)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- in pieces
2 cups baby carrots or 2 cups sliced carrots 1-in piece

Steps:

  • Toss beef with flour. Heat oil until hot. Add beef and brown Put in crock pot Add sautéed onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, Sprinkle spices over Add tomatoes & beef broth

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the stew from burning.
  • Brown the beef in batches. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

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 delicious beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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