Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2013

We've used this recipe in our family for three generations, starting with my grandmother. My 15-y-o daughter loves this also and she's not a 'stew' girl, preferring fast food or my 'chinese orange chicken' stir-fry. This is an American Family Classic in our home, we use this throughout the winter season - so warm and nourishing!

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marrinb123

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lomita, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2012

I have never made a beef stew before, but always wanted to. I found this recipe, read all of the reviews, followed a couple of suggestions from previous reviewers, and loved it! I am currently making it again. We do not like tomatoes, so I used 1 14 oz can of stewed tomatoes and 1 14 oz can of tomato sauce. I did flour and brown the meat ahead of time, and I layered it all in the crock pot, leaving the spices out. I added the spices in about 2 hours before serving. I also added frozen corn and green beans in. I add the peas, corn and green beans in about 2 hours prior to serving as well.

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jwolfe426

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2012

I hate to be the one to give this recipe 2 star, but I will explain. I mede it exactly as it is written, and at six hours into cooking, the meat was done, though tough, the veggies were not fully cooked/stil slightly crunchy, it was very bland, and the base was extremely thin and watery. I came back here and took a good look at the reviews and found the problem. Most people changed the recipe. Anyway, I salvaged it by doing most of the stuff listed, turning the oven up to 300 and cooking it for 3 more hours. Then it was very good, but also extremely annoying, especially eating dinner at 9:30. Please, people, stop rating recipes that you have drastically altered and changed. It is very misleading.

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kitchenwiz

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2012

Very Good.. YUmm

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Cheelara

Home Town: Leeds, Alabama, USA

Living In: Lincoln, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2011

Had it last night - my father in law had seconds! - A first!

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Tramblay

Home Town: Candiac, Quebec, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

Real good stew recipe. I was wondering what the tapioca would do to stew.. but really it just made the broth a bit thicker. I did add about 1 cup of corn to the recipe. Thanks for the recipe!

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sahmof2

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

Made this according to recipe (even with the peas-- I was skeptical), except that I simmered it on the stovetop. Husband and children gave it a thumbs-up.

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joy-of-jesus-smileymom

Home Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

Simple to make and the best beef stew ever. Kids love it!

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OROSI RILEY

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2011

We made a modified version of this on our last camping trip. Cubed the meat from a 7-bone roast then seasoned/floured & browned in our camp dutch oven along with the onion & 2 garlic cloves. Forgot about the canned tomatoes, used italian seasoning blend (don't keep to many spices in the trailer), added the veggies an hour into cooking time & cooked another 45 minutes. Vented the lid for the last 30 minutes & no need for tapioca. This was super tasty, rich, thick & oh so comforting on a cool evening in the great outdoors.

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BudsGurls

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2011

Tried this and it was very easy and a wonderful way to use the veggies from the garden. It was nice to put it in the oven and forget about it for a few hours. My husband loved it

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