Thick Beef Stew

Name: Thick Beef Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1 portion Triple-Batch Beef, thawed; 3 medium red potatoes, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1-1/4 cups water; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For a real meat-and-potatoes meal, Heidee uses the mixture to prepare this comforting stew that's sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

Ingredients

1 portion Triple-Batch Beef, thawed
3 medium red potatoes, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/4 cups water
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the beef, potatoes, water, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add peas; heat through.
Combine cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth; gradually add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Editor's Note: 2 cups of cubed cooked beef and 1/2 cup beef broth may be substituted.

Originally published as Thick Beef Stew in Quick Cooking January/February 2000

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Accordiongeek

Nov 11, 2015

Another good substitute is the 2 cups of stew meat with a 1/2 cup of dark beer and a tablespoon of soup base.
BrendaMacAlister

Nov 19, 2012

Our family loves it!!
Jimscookingnow

Sep 23, 2011

Is the triple batch beef from the 50+ friends cookbook? If not, it would be nice to tell the reader what it is.