Country Style Beef Stew

Country Style Beef Stew

from thespruceeats.com
Entree
155 min
6 servings
465 kcal / serving

This country style beef stew recipe is made with stew beef, carrots, onions, and thyme, along with potatoes and other ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 2 poundslean stewing beef (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 1bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoondried leaf
  • thyme (crushed)
  • 1 cancondensed beef broth (concentrated if using homemade)
  • 3 ¼ cupswater (divided)
  • 4 mediumcarrots (sliced)
  • 2 mediumpotatoes (cubed)
  • 12 smallwhite onions
  • ¼ cupcornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add beef; brown the meat well on all sides.

  2. 2

    Add salt, bay leaf, and thyme, along with the condensed beef broth and 3 cups of the water.

  3. 3

    Cover and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and onions; simmer for about 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl or cup; stir until smooth.

  6. 6

    Stir the cornstarch mixture into the stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.