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Beef Stew
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
 
A classic beef stew recipe to warm the heart and soul. No better way to brave the colder winter than snuggled up with a bowl of hearty and aromatic beef stew. Gluten-free, dairy-free too.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Russian
Servings: 6
Calories: 574 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds stew beef
  • 1/3 cup gluten free flour
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1-2 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 3 ribs celery sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms optional
  • 6 potatoes each cut into 8 pieces (or 12 small ones cut into 4 pieces) (no need to peel them)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Mix the meat in 1/3 cup flour
  2. Over medium-high heat brown the meat in the vegetable oil.
  3. Add the onion.
  4. After a few minutes add water, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, thyme, garlic, 2 bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours (or until meat reaches desired tenderness).
  6. Remove the bay leaves, add the carrots and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add celery, mushrooms, potatoes and beef stock.
  8. Cover and cook 10 minutes then add 8 black peppercorns and 4 bay leaves.
  9. Continue to cook, covered, another 10-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
  10. Add red wine vinegar.
  11. **To thicken sauce, remove 1/2 -1 cup hot liquid and mix with cornstarch until smooth. Then add back to stew and mix.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 1138mg49%
Potassium 1712mg49%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 5445IU109%
Vitamin C 30.9mg37%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 11.8mg66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.