SWEET-SOUR BEEF STEW

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A recipe from my childhood; Mom found it in a Better Homes and Gardens recipe book from 1977. I prefer the crockpot method, but if you don't have one, you can make this on the stove. There is a note in the cookbook that says she used this recipe to make pot roast in the Crockpot as well.

Provided by OneEye

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup)
2 medium onions, sliced (1 cup)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 ounces whole wheat egg noodles
poppy seed (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil.
  • (If cooking on stove top add the next 8 ingredients (carrots through salt). Cover and cook over low heat for 1½ hours or till meat is tender.)
  • If using Crockpot, drain and transfer meat to Crockpot.
  • Add shredded carrot, sliced onion, tomato sauce, ½ cup water, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and salt. Stir.
  • Cook on high for 6-8 hours.
  • For both stove top and Crockpot methods, at the end of the cooking time add the blended cornstarch and water. Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Serve stew over noodles sprinkled with poppy seed (if using).

mwrad dlshad
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Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make stew.


Aransi jamiu opeyemi
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The stew was a bit too salty. I would recommend using less soy sauce or salt in the recipe.


Bigmarc Haywood
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The beef was a bit tough. I would recommend cooking it for longer or using a different cut of meat.


Jahid Jp
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The stew was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the recipe.


Tobby Hainyeko
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This stew is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Mr Silent320
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this stew was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the beef was very tender.


ynwdolph sdm
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I usually make a big batch and freeze some for later.


Dawn Pollydore
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of meat, vegetables, and sauces. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


KING OF WORLD
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This stew is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I usually serve it over rice, but it would also be good with noodles or mashed potatoes.


Biren Singh
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Manpreet Bansal
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This stew is so easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Verity Engel
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I made this stew last night, and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors were amazing, and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Abid Kulanchi
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This stew is delicious! The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the beef is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


dipesh mahato
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This is the best sweet and sour beef stew I've ever had. The flavors are amazing, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Wazeer Mallah
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This stew is a family favorite. It's always a hit at potlucks and gatherings. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Asad Saad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Reenie Patt
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This stew was easy to make and very tasty. I used chuck roast instead of flank steak, and it came out very tender. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew, and it gave it a nice crunch.


Hafiz Khalil
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the stew turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the beef was very tender. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Mautohi Muli
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This sweet and sour beef stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make stew.