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Opal’s Best Beef Stew

Name: Opal’s Best Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 Â½ pounds beef stew meat; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 Â¼ cup beef stock; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 Â½ cups potatoes, cubed; â cup onion, chopped; Â¼ cup celery, chopped; 4 cups tomato juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; Â½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, optional; salt and pepper, to taste

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Recipe Created By: Farm Flavor
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon oil
1 ¼ cup beef stock
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 ½ cups potatoes, cubed
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
4 cups tomato juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, optional
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
Add oil and meat to kettle, and brown beef on all sides over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium low, add one cup beef stock and slow cook the beef for approximately 1 hour.
After meat is tender, add the remaining ingredients.
Cook over medium heat for 30-45 minutes.
Remove bay leaf, and serve with crackers or cornbread.

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On May 6, 2024 at 4:41 am

This looks like a rich and delicious recipe. I can imagine the aroma of beef, vegetables and spices blending together, creating a warm and delicious dish. Just reading it makes me feel hungry and want to sip a bowl of fatty stew with a slice of toast.

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