Christmas Eve Beef Stew Recipe
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Christmas Eve Beef Stew

By: Maridele Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is a family tradition for Christmas Eve! Serve with a green salad and a loaf of warm bread. It can also be made in a slow cooker."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (95)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons tapioca
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. Place beef, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, and tapioca into a Dutch oven. Season with beef bouillon, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram; stir in red wine. Place the lid on the Dutch oven.
  3. Bake for 5 to 6 hours in the preheated oven. Add peas during last half hour of cooking.

Footnotes

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 474 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 122mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by NateS in Chicago   view full review
I made the following adjustments: - Floured and browned the beef first - Rinsed the browning...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by Kathryn Mazierski   view full review
I'm not a big stew fan, but this recipe is fantastic! I used my slow cooker for this recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Amber Pitts   view full review
Extremely tasty! I did not change a thing except coat my meat in flour and brown before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2005 by Alan Hollister   view full review
this was tasty but sort of thin. I used the crockpot (which was FULL) instead of regular oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2005 by STACEYA   view full review
Awesome! I used 3pounds of stew meat and didn't cut it into 1 inch pieces, some were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by JULIENNES   view full review
My husband absolutely loved this recipe!! I made it in the crock pot. I would use a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by zoomom   view full review
GREAT! I also went with double seasonings. Also added salt to taste. The brown gravy mix at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by KERI ANN   view full review
I made this today in the crockpot (8 hours on low) and had it waiting when my husband and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by KELIKAT   view full review
Mmmm, mmmm, Good! Just put it in the crockpot and forget it. I'll be making this all winter. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by CHMOORE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was wonderful - everyone seconds! I too made it in a crock-pot (low 8 - 10...

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