Oven Beef Stew
This easy and filling beef stew is perfect for a night when the cook doesn't want to linger in the kitchen. A recipe can't be more simple or delicious than this. The beef in this stew is slowly braised along with vegetables and spices to create tender meat and a flavorful broth.
Level
BeginnerPrep Time
10-15 minutesCook Time
4-5 hoursServes
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 3 medium onions, quartered
- 5 medium potatoes, quartered
- 1, 10-ounce package frozen peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Dash of dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2, 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes (with their juice)
- 1 cup red wine or water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. (If you want to cut the cooking time down a bit, raise the oven temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.)
- Layer the ingredients in a 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven in the order they are listed. Cover and cook for 4-5 hours, stirring once or twice.
