Beef Stew for a Crowd
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours
YIELD: 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).
Beef stew always seems to be popular at large gatherings. Everyone likes this hearty combination of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a savory tomato-to-beef broth. —Jackie Holland, Gillette, Wyoming
Ingredients
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2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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12 cups water
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2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
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1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
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1 teaspoon salt, optional
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 medium carrots, sliced
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3 celery ribs, sliced
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2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups cold water
Directions
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1.
In a soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
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2.
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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3.
Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 183 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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