Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 5
Savory and tangy Sweet-Sour Beef Stew recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours and 30 min

Ready In

2 hours and 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless beef chuck , trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup bacon drippings
2 large yellow onions , coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups peeled baby carrots

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
490
Sugar
16g
Fat
23g
Sweet-Sour Beef Stew is a classic comfort food that has a unique taste. The combination of savory beef and tangy sauce will make your taste buds sing. This hearty stew is an easy one-pot meal that is perfect for the colder months. It can be cooked ahead of time and reheated when you need a warm meal. Serve this stew with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up all the delicious flavors. It is a filling meal that is great to share with family and friends on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge beef cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
3.In a Dutch oven, heat bacon drippings over medium heat until hot. Brown beef cubes in batches, and transfer to a plate.
4.Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5.Return the beef to the pot with bay leaves, dried thyme, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6.In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, molasses, and tomato paste. Add to the pot.
7.Add enough water to cover the beef and bring to a boil again. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven to bake for about 2 hours.
8.Add peeled baby carrots and continue baking until tender, about 30 minutes more.
9.Discard bay leaves before serving.

PROS

The sweetness of molasses and the tanginess of vinegar bring a unique taste to this stew.

This is an easy one-pot meal that can be cooked ahead of time.

CONS

This stew takes quite a bit of time to cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick dinner.

It is a heavy meal, so it is not suitable for everyday consumption.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein. It contains important nutrients such as zinc, iron, and vitamin B12.
The carrots in this stew are a good source of fiber and antioxidants.

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