Old-Time Beef Stew

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Comfort Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (385)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(385)

Cook Time:
2 hr 15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 15 min
Total:: 2 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds stew beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash ground allspice or ground cloves
3 large carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.

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recipe Old-Time Beef Stew
kim virginia beach, VA 02-08-2010
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Shooooeeeyyyy!!!!! Was this good.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Only change I made to the recipe was to use beef broth instead of water as someone else suggested. Terrific!!
recipe Old-Time Beef Stew
pat middletown, NY 02-07-2010
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old time beef stew
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just finished making the stew - taste is great. I doubled the liquid and used mostly beef broth with a small amount of water... water. Also doubled the seasonings. This will be delicious served over noodles with a salad.Read more
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Jen Crestline, OH 02-04-2010
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very good stew! I added potatoes and more broth but other than that I made it following the recipe. I have never made a beef... stew I liked until this one. I have made it several times since then. Very tasty!Read more
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cheryl richmond, VA 01-31-2010
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Old Time Beef Stew
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great Paula. You have done it again. This was so easy till it was not funny. Keep up the good cooking because of you I have... become a much better cook at least my husband says so.Read more
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Sandie Medina, OH 01-25-2010
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Quite tasty!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was easy to make ahead and pack for lunches for work. My coworkers made several comments about the yummy smell. I... added peas at the end because I love them in stew.Read more
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Mercedes Alexandria, VA 01-24-2010
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Thank You, Pawluh Dean
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Another great recipe by Paula. I made this as 'comfort food' on a cold, Friday night and, oh boy, am I glad I did. I've... been eating on this now for the past 3 days and didn't want to get to the bottom of the bowl. Everyone should try this recipe. It's easy, cheap, healthy and (best of all) delicious. You'll be glad you did.Read more