DONNA'S BEST BEEF STEW

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I've been making this beef stew for many years now and my husband loves to take it to work and I never get any of it! Simmer in a Dutch Oven for 1-1/2 hrs then add vegetables till tender. This recipe is also suitable for a crock pot just don't add more than 3/4 full of the ingredients! NOTE: Never tell them you found this...

Provided by Donna Thiemann

Categories     Beef

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb beef stew meat, cubed to bite size
1 c baby carrots
6 large baking potatoes, scrubed, chopped
32 oz beef broth, reduced sodium
1 pkg onion soup mix
1 can(s) healthy request cream of mushroom soup, or dry pkg beef gravy
1/2 c carbernet sauvignon, or merlot wine (use a good drinkng.wine).
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp seasoning salt, such as mccormick's
2-3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c water, cold

Steps:

  • 1. Brown stew meat in a little vegetable oil. Add McCormick's season all salt, garlic powder and onion powder to stew meat while browning. Add remaining ingredients. Set for desired time, 4hrs, 6 hrs, and 8-10 hrs. I cook mine for the longest time possible as it makes for a richer broth! This may be simmered on low for 1-1/2 hours in a DUTCH OVEN, before adding the vegetables. Once vegetables are added simmer an additional 20-30 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are fork tender!
  • 2. When vegetables are tender...thicken broth, add 4 tablespoons of cornstarch to ½ cup of cold water. Mix till smooth and add to stew. Stir well until broth is thickened.
  • 3. *The longer the stew cooks the more tender the meat and richer the broth.*

Tanisa Sikdar
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the rich flavor of the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Thembelihle Duma
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Shaikh Mohamed
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beef is always so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Santiago Garcia
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD kutubBD
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the rich flavor of the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Junior Lunga
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Mariam Lidel
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beef is always so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Dollars
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


gaurab rb
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the rich flavor of the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


arif iqbal
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Joanne Watkin
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beef is always so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Malik Abdul
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Steven Martinez
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the rich flavor of the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamidat Enehezai
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


mr_hunk_boy 33
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beef is always so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Sagarperdesi Sagarperdesi
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Funny world Funny world 01
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This stew is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Fadix Ararara
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mr Koyes
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This beef stew is the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.