Margarets Old Timey Beef Stew Recipes

OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• *See the pictured tutorial for more info on the tips to creating the best beef stew.
• Sprinkle the beef chunks with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the beef to coat all sides.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy stock pot until hot (when you sprinkle in a few drops of water they should jump and sizzle). Add the coated beef chunks, spacing them out about 1/2 inch from each other and, working in batches so as not to overcrowd, generously brown the beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the onions with another tablespoon of butter to the Dutch oven (do not remove the browned/blackened bits in the bottom of the pan) and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes (add a little more oil or butter if necessary). Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the wine, bring it to a rapid boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and boil for 2 minutes or until the wine is mostly evaporated. Return the beef to the Dutch oven.
• Add the broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
• Add the vegetables, cover and cook for another hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot sprinkled with a little chopped fresh parsley.

PAULA DEEN'S OLD-TIME BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
• Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes longer.
• To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Taste test the stew and add additional seasonings, if desired. Stir and cook until bubbly.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

MARGARET'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine oleo and flour in a pot with a heavy bottom over low heat, or a crockpot on low.
• Add catsup and boiling water.
• Add beef, onions, vegetables, and barley.
• Bring to boil and simmer until beef is tender or,
• In crockpot, simmer all day on low.

MARGARET'S OLD-TIMEY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Brown the beef, in small batches, in oil.
• Return browned beef to the pot.
• Add the next 11 ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Cover, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours.
• When meat is almost done, add the carrots, onions, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
• If you want the stew thicker, mix 1/2 cup cold water with 1/4 cup flour.
• Push vegetables and meat to one side of the pan and stir in flour mixture into stew.
• Cook and stir until gravey thickens and boils.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.