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Here's a good old-fashioned stew with rich beef gravy that lets the flavor of the potatoes and carrots come through. This is the perfect hearty dish for a blustery winter day. I make it often this time of year. — Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

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Classic Beef Stew Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup sliced celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown the beef, half at a time, in oil. Drain. Return all meat to pan. Add onion, tomatoes, beef broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Stir in carrots, potatoes and celery. Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 245 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 751 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Classic Beef Stew in Taste of Home December/January 1994, p37

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by tamarachronister

I didn't have tapioca, but it was great anyway!! I also used frozen chopped Roma tomatoes from my garden - excellent, especially on a cold day. Husband loved it too!!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by jennywrenn

Very easy to make. Is a great cold weather, comfort meal. Goes especially well with garlic bread or garlic toast.

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by mrichards1993

Absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by jslvsclf

The first times I made this for myself,I used all the ingredients except the salt and it was very good. When I made it tonight for someone else, I did not use the seasonings because she doesn't like them, and it was still very very good. I do hope you will post more recipes.

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