Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew

170 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 150 minutes

1869 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4-6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	salt
4	pounds	beef chuck	boneless, well-trimmed, cut into 1 1/4 inch cubes
1/4	cup	vegetable oil
5	cups	beef broth
1	cup	red wine	dry or water
3	tablespoons	tomato paste
2	teaspoons	garlic	minced
2	each	bay leaves
2	teaspoons	thyme leaves	dried
2	teaspoons	marjoram	dried
1 1/4	lbs	carrots	peeled, cut crosswise, 1 1/4-inch chunks
1 1/4	pounds	white turnips	small, cut 1 inch thick wedges
1	pound	mushrooms	medium, fresh, quartered
16	ounces	green beans	frozen, cut
16	ounces	onions	small whole, frozen

Directions

Mix flour and salt.

Coat meat, shaking off excess.

Heat oil a 5 or 6 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it looks thin and rippling but not smoking.

Add and brown beef in 2 or 3 batches; remove to bowl with slotted spoon.

When all beef is browned, pour off any drippings remaining in pot.

Return browned meat to pot; stir in remaining ingredients except vegetables.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour.

Add carrots and turnips.

Simmer covered for 45 minutes or until carrots are almost tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover and simmer 45 minutes more until vegetables and meat are tender, stirring occasionally.

Cool completely.

Pack, label and freeze up to 3 months.

For thicker gravy, mix 3 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup water.

Stir into stew and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1163g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1869 62% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 129.0g	198%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	237%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 472mg	157%
Sodium 2114mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	31%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 136.0g	272%

Vitamin A	11%		Vitamin C	58%
Calcium	18%		Iron	98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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