COMFORTING BEEF STEW

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This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It's also family-friendly-my toddlers gobble it right up! -Courtney Percy, Brooksville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
5 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon., In same pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste. Gradually stir in broth until blended. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours., In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Add carrots and turnips; cook, covered, 30-40 minutes longer or until stew is thickened and beef and vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Salma Halim
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I've tried many beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always tender and the gravy is always flavorful. I love serving this stew with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.


heather walker
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This beef stew was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The gravy was also very flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Alve Khan
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I made this beef stew last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The beef was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Piper Davis
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This beef stew is delicious! The meat is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The gravy is also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Bridgette Ortiz
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This beef stew is a classic comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love making it on a cold winter day. The smell of the stew cooking in the slow cooker fills the house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Asfak Asfak
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I've tried many beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always tender and the gravy is always flavorful. I love serving this stew with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.


Doreen Miriam
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This beef stew was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The gravy was also very flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Eric Bundi
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I made this beef stew last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The beef was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Juan Justine
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This beef stew is delicious! The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The gravy is also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Parker Carroll
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beef stew turned out amazing. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The gravy was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making


Jakariea Hoosan
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This beef stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love making it on a cold winter day. The smell of the stew cooking in the slow cooker fills the house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Mobile moments E
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I've made this beef stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The beef is always tender, the vegetables are flavorful, and the gravy is thick and rich. I love serving this stew with mas


Mukasa Edmond
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This beef stew was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-apart tender, the vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family raved about it, and I will d