How to Make Savory Vegetable Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing like a warm, comforting bowl of hearty vegetable beef stew to satisfy your cravings on a chilly day. This classic dish is the perfect way to pack in a variety of nutrient-rich vegetables and tender beef, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. Whether you're looking for a nourishing dinner to feed your family or a dish to impress your guests, this savory vegetable beef stew is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup Italian salad dressing
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 small potatoes, quartered
  • 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir beef and Italian dressing in the hot pot until meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion to the pot; cover and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine flour and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into stew and bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 680mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 838mg