Easy Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can beefy mushroom soup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.5 cup cold water
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, brown the stewing meat in oil. Add onions and sprinkle flour into the pot, stirring until the flour is well incorporated.
2. Fill the stock pot with water. For a thicker stew, fill it halfway; for a more diluted stew, fill it to within one inch of the top. Let the meat cook until tender, checking the water level frequently. Replenish water as it evaporates. Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Once the beef is tender, add the potatoes, carrots, and beefy mushroom soup. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the stew and simmer. If a thicker consistency is desired, add another mixture of cornstarch and cold water. Heat thoroughly, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 479 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 459 mg
• Protein Content: 25 g
• Cholesterol Content: 78 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g