Favorite Beef Stew

Cook: 90 min Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef, savory vegetables, and a rich broth. Perfect for comforting family dinners or gatherings, this dish combines classic seasonings with vegetables for a satisfying and warming meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • dash of allspice
  • dash of cloves
  • 4 carrots
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 medium potatoes

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef chunks in hot shortening in a Dutch oven.
  2. Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, sliced onion, bay leaf, salt, sugar, seasoned pepper, paprika, allspice, and cloves. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered tightly, for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

845 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.7g 29% DV
Total Fat 45.1g 58% DV
Carbs 127.2g 46% DV
Fiber 39.9g 100% DV
Sugar 18.2g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10308.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2710.3mg 58% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1708.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 66.1mg 73% DV
Calcium 707mg 54% DV
Iron 24.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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