Simple Beef Stew

Name: Simple Beef Stew
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds beef stew meat (room temperature), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 🧅 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped; 3 yellow potatoes, cubed; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 cup baby carrots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth; 🍅 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

70 Min
8 Servings
$20

Simple Beef Stew

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

70 Min
8 Servings
$20

INGREDIENTS

Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (room temperature), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetables
- 🧅 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 3 yellow potatoes, cubed
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup baby carrots
Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Liquids
- 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth
- 🍅 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

STEPS

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned.

Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in the Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

403

Calories

24
Protein
28
Carbs
22
Fats

💡 For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.Adding a splash of red wine to the broth can create a richer flavor.