Beef Stew

16 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lb. chuck roast
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 carrots, scraped
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 3 small onions
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim fat from roast; cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2
    Place cubes and 1/4 cup flour in plastic bag; seal and shake to coat.
  3. 3
    Pour oil in large Dutch oven; place over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. 4
    Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally until browned.
  5. 5
    Add 4 cups water and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer at least 2 hours until very tender.
  7. 7
    Cut carrots and celery in 2-inch lengths.
  8. 8
    Peel and cut potatoes.
  9. 9
    Cut pepper into 1-inch pieces.
  10. 10
    Add these vegetables to beef mixture; cover and simmer 30 minutes until tender.
  11. 11
    Combine 3 tablespoons flour with 3 tablespoons water.
  12. 12
    Stir into stew to thicken.
  13. 13
    Boil 1 minute. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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