# Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 150 min
- Total time: 165 min
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes
- 5 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well.
2. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides.
3. Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
4. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
5. Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender.
6. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered.
7. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender.
8. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

## Equipment

- bowl
- large pot
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- If feeding a crowd, this recipe doubles or triples beautifully.
- It's important to cook stew slowly over low heat; high heat will cause the meat to tighten and toughen.
- Leave a small gap when covering the pot to allow steam to escape.
- Beef stew can be prepared in a slow cooker or crock pot for additional ease.
- Accompaniments that soak up sauce like a crusty baguette or rice work well.
- If the stew is dry, add more broth or water.

## Source

- Original video: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/4735-old-fashioned-beef-stew
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ad8d0f52-21c6-4bd6-94c7-cbf0da1ce669
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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