Old Fashioned Beef Stew

For the past couple of days we have been covered by a layer of snow and it seems like its not going anywhere. The roads have been a mess and while I'm accustomed to the snow I sure do miss the nice weather we were experiencing while visiting the Caribbean. There's nothing like going from the 80's to the 20's and I can't wait for the summer to get here. When the weather is like this I like being in the kitchen and one meal that does hit the spot when its cold outside is a nice old fashioned beef stew. Today I want to share with you this recipe that makes a delicious meal for a cold and dreary day. It is easy to make and your family will enjoy it as much as we did.

Servings: 4-6

Time: 2 hr 20 min

Here is what you'll need:

Ingredients:-

2 pounds stew beef

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups beef stock

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1 or 2 bay leaves

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Dash ground cloves (or ground allspice)

2 cups carrots, sliced

3 ribs celery, chopped

2 tablespoons cornstarch


Directions:

1. Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and ground cloves. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.


2. Remove bay leaves. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 additional minutes.


3. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.


Serve and enjoy!

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42 comments

  1. YUM yum yum! One of the best meals to have in the winter time. I have a recipe similar to this, only I make it in my crock pot! :)

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    1. I would love to see your crock pot recipe. I'm always on the hunt for new ways to make dishes.

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  2. That is making my mouth water. I haven't had a beef stew like that one since I don't even know when!!! It certainly can and does take the chill out of your body on a cold winters day!

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    1. It sure does Miki. Hopefully you'll be able to make it yourself as well.

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  3. Old-fashioned beef-stew is a classic in my country (Belgium). Every family eats it on an almost weekly basis.

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    1. Oh that is amazing! I've never visited Belgium but would love to one day and would love to try your beef stew there.

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  5. Yum! This looks so good and perfect for this freezing weather we are having :)
    xoxo
    Lee Anne
    http://lifeinatx.com/

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    1. You are so right Lee Anne. I hope you're able to make it.

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  6. My goodness that is so yummy! I love making this stew for my family! Wish your post I just might do that for tonight's dinner! Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. That would be great Cara. I hope your family enjoys it.

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  7. Yum, this looks so yummy! Perfect recipe for this time of year!

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    1. You got that right Nicole. With the nasty winter we're having a good stew is always great.

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  8. Ah, this stew looks so much like my Mom's homemade beef stew. Yumm!

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    1. I'm sure your mom's homemade beef stew tastes just as yummy.

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    1. It is yummy and if you get to make it let me know.

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  11. I have yet to make beef stew. I should give it a try.

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    1. Beth I think you really should. You'll love it.

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  12. Stew is perfect for cold weather. I had soup for dinner tonight.

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    1. Oh that's awesome and you're right, stew is perfect for cold weather.

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  13. Loves so delish! I can't wait to make it. Now if only the weather in SoCal would agree.

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    1. Well I'm sure that SoCal is a lot warmer than CO and I'm extremely jealous.

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  14. There is nothing like soups and stews on s cold day. Warms you up from the inside out!

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  15. Mmmmm! Today would be a perfect day for hot soup!

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    1. Today and any day that its cold is a perfect day for hot soup. :)

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  16. Ben and I got a slow cooker for Christmas and it tenderises the meat in a way that was unthinkable before! Plus we just plug it in and set the timer and it does everything itself. We're going to make a lovely tagine tonight!

    Katie <3

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    1. I love slow cookers. I got one for Christmas last year and I use it constantly myself as well.

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  17. This recipe takes me back! There's nothing like a good stew!

    xxo,
    Kelly
    http://asideofsweet.com

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    1. You got that right! Nothing like a good old stew.

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  18. Yummy! I need to try this recipe. :-)

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  19. This is one good looking stew, i have not made stew like this in a while. Thanks for sharing and making me hungry

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    1. You're very welcome Miranda and maybe you'll make it one day for yourself and enjoy it.

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  20. I love beef stew! Thank you for sharing your recipe :D

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    1. You're very welcome Rebekah and I'm sure you'll love this recipe too if you gave it a try.

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  21. This sounds yummy! I will have to try it out. :-)

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    1. I think you should Amber. You'll love it.

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