The Perfect Rustic & Hearty Beef Stew!

There is nothing that makes the house smell better, or that is more satisfying on a cold winter day – than a big pot of hearty Beef Stew. The warmth of that broth just takes me back to childhood days!

The best news about this hearty beef stew recipe though, is how easy it is to make. Simple ingredients and easy preparation let the rustic charm of this stew really shine – and leaves you more free time to enjoy time with your family during the colder months!

Here is how to make it…

~ Rustic Hearty Beef Stew ~

Ingredients:

• 1lb stew beef
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced & peels left on (optional)
• 10 pearl onions
• 10 whole green beans, cut into 2 inch lengths

Instructions:

-In a large pot over medium high heat, add a drizzle of oil and stew meat. Brown for about 2-3 minutes.
-Mix in the flour, salt & pepper. Once flour is cooked out, pour in the beef broth & water.
-Bring to a boil.

Allow to boil for about 5 minutes or until broth starts thicken. Reduce to medium heat.

Note* if you need to thicken your stew, use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/2 tablespoon water to create a slurry.

Add the carrot, onion and potatoes. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for about an hour. Add the green beans, cook for 30 minutes.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with Homemade bread, to get every bit of the broth from your plate! You won’t want to miss a single drop! Or, want to really wow the crowd? Make this meal even heartier by making some Homemade Stuffing from The Salty Side Dish as this meal’s side! Yum!

Happy cooking!

About Shannon Schmid

Shannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.

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