Autumn Beef Stew Recipe
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Autumn Beef Stew

By: Margaret Shauer 
"Let the aroma of this savory supper welcome you home after work. Chock-full of tender beef, hearty potatoes and colorful carrots, this down-home dinner is a staple at Margaret Shauers' kitchen in Great Bend, Kansas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Hrs
Ready In:
8 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter. Transfer beef to slow cooker with a slotted spoon.
  2. Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 366 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 436 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 meat, 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Audrey   view full review
Great flavor, but you will need to add some sort of broth - water, etc. to keep the stew from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by Alecia   view full review
Really great flavor! I must also agree with the other reviewers: Not enough juice. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by Kimberly J.   view full review
I made this for supper last night and dad loved it! I too, had to add extra liquid while it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Kristin J   view full review
I thought this recipe was just ok...it needs some more zing. I agree that it really needs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by Erin   view full review
I really should have read all the reviews before I made this one. I didn't add any liquid and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by bamafan97   view full review
Very Tasty!!! My husband and I loved the flavor, especially the beef. I agree with the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by DeeMarie   view full review
This is an excellent recipe for beef stew and takes little time for preparation. Once it's in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by MTSanJose   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe! We just loved this stew. It just needs quite a bit more liquid...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by 00Angela00   view full review
Mine ended up too cooked ... meat was dry, potatoes and carrots were mushy and there should...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Mother Earth   view full review
This recipe dissappointed me in that the beef base wasn't enough to give it that stew quality....

 

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