Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 10
Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 1/2 hours

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 tablespoons oil
2 lbs beef stew meat
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can diced tomatoes ( undrained )
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( optional or taste )
1 cup low sodium beef broth ( can use water but broth is better )
3 tablespoons dry tapioca
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 large thick carrots , peeled and cut onto 1-inch pieces
1 large celery ( sliced into 3/4-inch pieces ) ( optional )
3 potatoes , peeled and cubed
1 large onion , coarsly chopped
10 -15 small fresh button mushrooms
1 slice bread ( broken into very small pieces )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
480
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
If you're looking for a comforting, hearty meal to warm you up, look no further than this Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew. The combination of tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions and mushrooms in a rich, savoury sauce is sure to satisfy any craving. Best of all, this dish is easy to make and perfect for freezing for a later date. If you're serving a crowd, pair it with some fresh bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2.In a large skillet, heat bacon grease or oil over medium-high heat.
3.Sprinkle seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper and garlic powder on top of beef stew meat. Once the oil is hot, brown the beef stew meat on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add diced tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, low sodium beef broth, dry tapioca, beef bouillon powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, sliced carrots, sliced celery, cubed potatoes, coarsely chopped onion, small button mushrooms and broken bread pieces.
5.Simmer for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
6.Put the beef into a large casserole or dutch oven, pour the vegetable mix over the beef. Cover and bake for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender and the vegetables are cooked.

PROS

This stew is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold day.

The slow, oven-baked cooking method allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.

CONS

The beef stew meat can be high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cooking time is quite long, so this is not a quick weeknight meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This beef stew is a good source of protein, iron and potassium.
The low sodium beef broth used in this recipe reduces the overall sodium content of the dish.
Vegetables like carrots, celery and mushrooms provide a good source of dietary fibre and vitamins.

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