Best 7 Lilys Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Lily's Beef Stew, a heartwarming dish that epitomizes comfort food. This classic stew features tender beef simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, accompanied by an array of vegetables that soak up all the savory goodness. The beef is slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, ensuring every bite melts in your mouth. Lily's Beef Stew is not just a meal; it's an experience that nourishes the soul. Our collection of recipes provides various interpretations of this beloved dish, catering to different dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the traditional beef stew with red wine and herbs to a lighter version made with lean beef and a tangy tomato-based broth, there's a recipe here for every taste. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are also included, featuring hearty plant-based proteins like mushrooms, lentils, and tofu. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, Lily's Beef Stew is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking pot, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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LILY'S BEEF STEW



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The secret to this Chinese version of beef stew, brought to us by Martha's friend Lily Mei, is to cook the meat three times. It's first boiled, then sauteed in a hot wok, and finally simmered until tender.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds boneless beef shin or chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar
4 star anise
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot halfway with water, and bring to a boil. Add cubed beef, stirring often to prevent sticking. Cook for 1 minute. Drain beef into a colander, and shake to remove excess water.
  • Heat wok over high heat. Add olive oil, swirling to coat the sides of wok. Add drained beef, and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, white wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, and cinnamon. Continue to saute until evenly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Add 1 cup water, and transfer beef mixture to a large pot. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook until meat is almost tender, 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt, and continue to simmer until meat is tender, 1/2 hour. Serve with steamed rice.

BEEF STEW WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 can or bottle beer
4 cups beef broth, more as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, roughly sliced
2 parsnips, roughly sliced
1 small turnip, roughly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, optional
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a pan and brown the beef. Remove the beef from the pan, throw in the garlic and onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the beer, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, sugar, paprika, salt and some pepper. Then return the beef to the pan, cover and simmer on a low heat until the meat is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If the liquid level gets too low, add more broth as needed.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips and turnips and continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.
  • If the stew is still too liquidy, remove a cup of cooking liquid from the pan and stir in the flour. Add the flour mixture back into the pan and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes until the stew is thick. The meat should be very tender; if it's tough, let it continue to cook.
  • To finish, add the parsley and stir through the stew.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. If you are feeding a crowd, good news: It doubles (or triples) beautifully.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
3 1/2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1604 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LYDIA'S PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW



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This is Lydia's way to make beef stew. Lydia came to the United States when she was 18. She shared this recipe with me back in 1998. Very hardy, buttery and filling. Good comfort food. I have never done it, but I see where this could be converted to a slow cooker after sauteing the beef.

Provided by bshemyshua

Categories     Stew

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 -2 lb beef roast (depending on how much beef you like) or 1 -2 lb beef steak, cubed for stew (depending on how much beef you like)
1 small diced onion
8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 medium head of cabbage, chopped
salt
garlic salt or garlic powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a dutch oven and saute beef in butter until brown. Add onions for an additional 3-5 minutes just until translucent.
  • Add potatoes and enough water to cover meat and potatoes.Bring to a simmer and cook until meat and potatoes are tender(about 45-60 minutes).
  • Add carrots and cabbage last, cook until cabbage is tender.(maybe 20 minutes).
  • Add last, salt and garlic salt/powder to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.7, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 197.2, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 21.2

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

LUBY'S CAFETERIA BEEF STEW



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Posted in response to a request. This recipe is from the Luby's Cafeteria 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection. The recipe calls for "boiler onions" which are small white onions. If you can't find them substitute yellow onions, cut up in wedges if necessary. Prep and Cooking time is a guesstimate!!

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Stew

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, lean, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
7 cups broth, beef
4 cups carrots, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
16 small new potatoes, peeled
12 small boiling onions, peeled
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon browning sauce

Steps:

  • In large bowl, sprinkle meat with flour and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add onions, salt, and pepper and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
  • Add meat and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, 15 minutes or until beef begins to brown.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add carrots and continue simmering 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and continue simmering 10 minutes.
  • Add onions and continue simmering 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk together flour and water until flour is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  • Gradually add to stew, stirring constantly.
  • Continue cooking uncovered 5 minutes or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in browning sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.3, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 2642.7, Carbohydrate 90.4, Fiber 11, Sugar 11.1, Protein 37.3

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef: Opt for chuck roast, short ribs, or brisket as they have a good balance of fat and meat, resulting in a tender and flavorful stew.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: Browning the beef adds depth of flavor and color to the stew. Sear the beef in a hot pan until golden brown on all sides before adding it to the stew pot.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A good beef stew should have a variety of vegetables that add texture, flavor, and nutrients. Common vegetables used in beef stew include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and complexity to the stew. Common herbs and spices used in beef stew include thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Use a good quality red wine: A good red wine adds depth of flavor and richness to the stew. Choose a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour: Simmering allows the flavors to meld together and the beef to become tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes: Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Lily's beef stew is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by all. With its tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich gravy, this stew is sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Lily's beef stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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