Hearty Winter Beef Stew
Savor the comforting flavors of this hearty winter beef stew, a warm and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days. Tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and savory broth come together in a delicious medley that will fill your home with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
For the stew | |
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| ¾ | cup Italian dressing |
| 2 | lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks |
| 6 | slices bacon, chopped |
| 1 | large onion, chopped |
| 3 | cups mushrooms, sliced |
| 3 | cups carrots, sliced |
| 3 | potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can (14 ounce) can beef broth |
Instructions
For preparing the stew | |
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| 1. | Trim the excess fat from the beef and cut it into even 1-inch chunks. |
| 2. | Place the Italian dressing and beef in a large ziplock bag, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. |
| 3. | In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat for about 5 minutes until crisp. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and discard excess bacon fat. |
| 4. | Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. |
| 5. | Remove the beef from the marinade, discard the marinade, then add the beef, carrots, potatoes, stewed tomatoes with liquid, beef broth, and cooked bacon to the pot. |
| 6. | Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours. |
| 7. | Uncover the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the meat is tender and the sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 348.6 kcal |
| Protein | 29.6 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Sugar | 7.9 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița