Louisiana Beef Stew Recipe
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Louisiana Beef Stew

By: MaryLee 
"Beef stew with tomatoes, carrots and raisins, flavored with molasses and served with steamed rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Directions

  1. Combine flour, salt, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on to the beef.
  2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Add the bacon drippings. Brown the beef in the pot, stirring as necessary. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, onions, vinegar, molasses, and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Add the carrots and raisins and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 531 | Total Fat: 22.6g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2010 by SoUtHeRn BeLLe   view full review
I'm sorry I'm from Louisiana (bayou counrty)and my mom NEVER put raisins in her beef stew. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2007 by Sara   view full review
Sorry, this just did not work out for me. I found the stew to be too thick - and way too rich...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by tracy m.   view full review
I did enjoy this stew very much. It had a very nice flavour & is a change from an everyday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by weluvcountrylife   view full review
This is a recipe my Mom used to make when I was young. So glad to find it and it is the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by SteverKingston   view full review
Excellent - I have cooked professionally for many years and this is a 5* recipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2009 by Amy   view full review
Best pot roast recipe I've tried so far. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea, just perusing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by Snoopy Cook   view full review
This stew did not work well for my family. It was too sweet, and leaves a weird aftertaste in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by di4367   view full review
Wow! This is the BEST stew ever!! I only had to make a couple of substitutions because of what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by mbrocker   view full review
Tasty, pretty simple, accepts substitutions well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Littlepammie   view full review
Delicious! The molassess really makes this recipe! I will be making this again! Thank you...

 

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