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Traveler's Beef Stew

Traveler's Hearty Beef Stew

A hearty slow cooked beef stew made potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, or anything else available locally. A staple served in taverns everywhere; from the Green Dragon Inn and the Yawning Portal Inn in Faerun, to the Inn of the Last Home in Krynn.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: comfort, cozy, easy, fall, hearty, one-pot, slow-cooked, winter
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal

Equipment

  • 1 stockpot, dutch oven, or slow cooker

Ingredients

Prep The Beef

  • 2 lbs stewing beef cut into 1" chunks
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Make It Saucy

  • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika dried
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Into A Stew

  • 1½ lbs red or yukon gold potatoes cubed, 1-inch
  • 2 celery stalks thin sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 large onion chopped

Thicken and Eat

  • 2 tbsp corn starch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 4 tsp parsley

Instructions

Prep the Beef

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 tsp. (6 g) salt, and several grinds of pepper. Add the beef and toss to coat well.
    2 lbs stewing beef, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Warm the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add stewing beef - do not crowd - and cook for about 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
    2 tbsp olive oil

Make it Saucy

  • Add the broth, and spices, adjust the heat to low, cover, and cook at a simmer until the meat is very tender. Approx 1 ½ to 2 hours.
    6 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 bayleaf, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Into A Stew

  • Add the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Optionally add peas, bell pepper, or whatever other veges you want to add. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
    1½ lbs red or yukon gold potatoes, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 1 large onion

Thicken and Eat

  • Mix the cornstarch and water and slowly stir into the beef stew to thicken the sauce. Cook for approx 10 minutes with the lid off, stirring occasionally as it thickens.
    2 tbsp corn starch
  • Garnish servings with parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
    4 tsp parsley

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Traveler's Hearty Beef Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
249
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
876
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
1221
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
4131
IU
83
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.