Ingredients
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1 Lb Beef Chucktip or round roast
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1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oilor shortening
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3 Cups Water
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1/2 Cup Cold Water
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1 Teaspoon Salt
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1/8 teaspoon Pepper
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2 Medium Carrots
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1 Large Potatoes
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1 Medium Celery Stalk
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1 Small Onion
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1 Bay Leaves
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1 Medium Green Bell Pepper
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2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
Steps for Beef Chuck Stew
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1
Done
7 Minutes
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Cut the fat from the BeefCut and discard most of the fat from the beef. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes. |
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2
Done
17 Minutes
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Cook the BeefHeat the oil in the skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook the beef in the oil about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides (Browning helps develop the flavor of the stew). |
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3
Done
2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Add the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper into skillet with beefRemove the skillet from the heat, then add the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef is almost tender. |
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4
Done
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Prepare the VegetablesPeel the carrots, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Scrub the potato thoroughly with a vegetable brush, but do not peel. Cut the potato into 1 1/2-inch piece. Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out seeds and membrane. Cut the bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Cut the celery into 1-inch pieces. Peel and chop the onion, then cut in half. |
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5
Done
30 Minutes
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Add the rest of veggiesStir the vegetables, 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf into the beef mixture. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove and discard the bay leaf. |
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6
Done
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Prepare the flour mixtureShake the cold water and flour in a tightly covered jar or container. Gradually stir this mixture into beef mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened. |
Additional Info for Beef Chuck Stew
Beef Stew with beef chucks is a recipe with many advantages and is very tasty. Besides the fact beef chuck is cheaper than sirloin, it gets more tender the longer it cooks. Other recipes with cuts of meat (like sirloin) would get tough after simmering for 30 minutes.
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About the Beef Stew Recipe
There’s no rule that beef stew needs a thickening agent like flour, but I like to add it for a greater taste, heft, and heartiness. Naturally, the beef stew will thicken a bit thanks to the starches in the potatoes and the dredging of the beef, but I always like to thicken it a little bit more. This Beef Stew Recipe is perfect for winter dishes, where cold weather is more supported by people with hot tea and stew. After you finish cooking, delight yourself with a portion of this incredible stew.
Can I Refrigerate the Chuck Beef Stew?
Almost any stew can be refrigerated, therefore, after you’re done with the cooking, let it lower the temperature at room temp., and then put it in the refrigerator. You can also store it in “one portion bags” to serve at lunch one by one. But, if you have a big family, don’t mind about the bags, store it in the same pot you have prepared it. Remember, this stew can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but I do recommend serving it within three days.
Tips to prepare a great beef stew:
- To save time, use a 16-ounce bag of frozen mixed vegetables instead of the carrots, potato, bell pepper, celery, and onion. There’s no need to thaw the vegetables; just stir them into the beef mixture in step 5.
- To save time, cut up the vegetables about 1 hour in advance, putting the potato pieces in cold water to keep them from turning brown.
- Essential Equipment for beef stew: 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven (about the 4-quart size).
Why is Beef stew healthy to eat?
While some stews do closely resemble soups, the difference tends to be the consistency, flavor, with less liquid and longer cooking time, the beef stew has a thicker, gravy-like texture. If adding the right vegetables, you’ll have a hearty and rich stew and also packed with fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene. On a stressful day, eating a bowl of beef stew or any other kind can help reduce your anxiety and calm your nerves. Stews or soups can also help boost your energy, which will improve your mood. No matter what health benefits you are looking for, beef stew is a great option that will support both a healthy body and mind.
Why is my beef stew tough?
