Best 7 Vegetable Beef Stew For Two Recipes

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Do you crave a hearty and flavorful dish that can warm you up on a chilly evening? Vegetable beef stew is an excellent choice for a satisfying and nutritious meal. This classic comfort food features tender pieces of beef, a colorful array of vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Whether you're cooking for a romantic dinner for two or a cozy family gathering, this versatile stew is sure to delight your taste buds. With countless variations and the flexibility to customize it to your preferences, vegetable beef stew offers a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

VEGETABLE BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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"I love pot roast, but since I live alone, I find it easier to cook stew meat," Roberta Young writes from San Diego, California. "I cook 3 pounds of lean beef stew meat or a roast I cut up myself...whatever's on sale. Then I make my recipe for Beef Stew Mix (recipe also in Recipe Finder), divide it up in three containers and freeze. You can alter the seasonings, if you wish." Roberta uses one portion of the versatile mix to make hearty Vegetable Beef Stew.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2/3 cups beef broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, cut into small wedges
1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 batch Beef Stew Mix, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, carrots, potato, onion and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in beef mix. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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You can plan ahead and prepare this stew in a slow cooker, advises Roger Slivon from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. With a kick of cayenne, you'll love this savory, hearty Beef Stew for Two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups beef broth, divided
2 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup wine, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups beef broth and remaining wine. Return meat to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Discard thyme sprigs., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining beef broth until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This variation of beef stew is hearty, easy to make and low in fat. You can substitute venison for the beef. If you want to stretch out the recipe, try serving over cooked noodles.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can low fat, low sodium beef broth
1 cup chopped carrots
3 potatoes, cubed
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
  • Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
  • Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

VEGETABLE BEEF STEW



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Try an easy vegetable beef stew recipe made with stewing beef, onions, potatoes, and carrots, along with celery and seasonings.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Soup

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds stewing beef (or a chuck roast)
2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup onions (chopped)
1 can/10 1/2 ounces condensed beef broth (or concentrated rich beef stock )
3 cups potatoes (diced)
2 cups carrots (diced)
2 ribs celery (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water (cold)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the beef into small, bite-sized cubes.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large kettle; add the beef, seasoned salt, and chopped onions and mix to combine.
  • Cook over medium heat, turning frequently, for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the meat is browned on all sides and the chopped onions are tender. Drain off excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the beef broth and some hot water to the pot until the liquid level is about 1 inch above the beef.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to low, and ​simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes longer, until the vegetables are tender.
  • To thicken the stew, combine the flour with the cold water in a measuring cup or small bowl; stir until smooth. Gently stir the flour mixture into the pot a little at a time, using as much as needed to make the stew as thick as you like.
  • Add pepper and taste for seasonings, adding salt if necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SIMPLE BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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Make and share this Simple Beef Stew for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
2 large carrots, peeled, sliced
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beef broth
1/3 cup dark beer (or stout)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef cubes to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over high heat; add beef and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove beef to a bowl.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and add carrots and onions, toss to coat with pan juices.
  • Add flour while stirring and continue to stir 1 minute to lightly toast the flour.
  • Stir in broth and ale slowly, then return the beef (and any juices in the bowl) to the pan.
  • Cover and let simmer until beef and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or so.
  • Season again with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.5

VEGETABLE BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Vegetable Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paulcm

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs beef bottom round roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 small carrots, out into 1-inch chunks
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil; drain.
  • Add water, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes and bouillon.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 25-30 Minutes or until veg, are tender.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Combine flour and water until smooth; add to beef mixture.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 447.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Look for chuck roast, short ribs, or brisket.
  • Brown the beef in a pan before adding it to the stew. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.

Conclusion:

Vegetable beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious vegetable beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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