Val'S Beef Stew

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty beef or pork stew featuring tender meat, potatoes, carrots, and green vegetables, simmered in a savory tomato-based broth, perfect for comforting family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef or pork stew meat
  • 2 tbsp instant beef granules
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1 small can of corn or green beans or peas
  • 1/4 cup barley
  • 6 oz can tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Put meat in a pan and brown in some oil.
  2. Add barley, onions, carrots, and potatoes.
  3. Add enough water to cover with 2 inches more, then add beef bouillon and tomato sauce.
  4. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
  5. When the potatoes and carrots are almost done, add canned or frozen vegetables of choice.
  6. Let cook to a boil again, then add instant potatoes to reach desired consistency.
  7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic salt, onion salt, and a little love!
  8. If you don't have instant potatoes, mix 2-3 tbsp flour or cornstarch with 1 cup cold water to thicken, then add to the boiling mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

556 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 22.7g 29% DV
Carbs 87.8g 32% DV
Fiber 31g 100% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 259.5mg 11% DV
Potassium 1335.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 877.8mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15% DV
Calcium 100mg 8% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

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

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