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Herbed Beef Stew Recipe

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"This is one of the tastiest stews I have ever made," notes Dixie Terry of Goreville, Illinois. "It's hearty and especially good for folks on restricted diets because most of its flavor comes from herbs and spices.

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Herbed Beef Stew Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Yield: 6 Servings

10 105 115

Ingredients

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
2 bay leaves
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups quartered peeled small onions
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Add the water, tomato paste, bouillon, 1-1/2 teaspoons basil, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
Add the potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, salt, and the remaining flour, basil, thyme and garlic powder. Add cold water; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 336 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 512 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Herbed Beef Stew in Light & Tasty October/November 2002, p56

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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by ConnieK

This is the best beef stew I have ever had and a lighter version (who knew). This is now my favorite beef stew recipe.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by 123martin

This is a great stew. My husband said "make this again!"

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by 123martin

This is a great stew. My husband said "make this again!"

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by 123martin

This is a great stew. My husband said "make this again!"

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by MissaAngel

I loved this stew, but found that I needed to add 2 more cups of water just after I added the potatoes, onions and carrots. Otherwise it was perfect and everyone loved it!