V-8 Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3
Hearty and flavorful V-8 Beef Stew recipe
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck , cut into 2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon dried thyme ( for the meat )
1 teaspoon dried marjoram ( for the meat )
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon fat
1 cup onion , chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic , minced
6 cups v-8 vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 2 teaspoons crushed beef bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme ( for the stew )
1 teaspoon dried marjoram ( for the stew )
3 -5 dashes hot pepper sauce ( use as much or as little as you 'd like ) ( optional )
3 cups celery , sliced
3 cups carrots , sliced
4 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
436
Sugar
16g
Fat
20g
V-8 Beef Stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for warming you up on a cold day. This stew is made with chunks of tender beef, plenty of vegetables, and a rich and flavorful broth made with V-8 juice. The addition of thyme, marjoram, and hot pepper sauce (optional) give the stew a zesty kick. Served with crusty bread, this is a complete meal that will satisfy your hunger and warm your soul.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
2.Add flour to the beef mixture and toss again to coat.
3.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil or bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.
4.Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
5.Add V-8 juice, water, beef bouillon, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram, and hot pepper sauce (optional) to the pot.
6.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour.
7.Add celery, carrots, and potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

PROS

This beef stew is packed with flavor from the V-8 vegetable juice, herbs, and spices.

It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly days.

CONS

This stew requires some prep work to chop vegetables and brown the beef.

It also takes over an hour of simmering to fully cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This beef stew is a great source of protein, iron, and vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
The V-8 juice provides a serving of vegetables in every cup, making this a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet.

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