Category: Main Dishes

  • Nonnie’s Beef Stew

    Nonnie’s Beef Stew

    This is Nonnie’s Beef Stew, and it is really good!

    This is a big, hearty pot of old-fashioned beef stew. It is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and plenty of garlic.

    It cooks in an 8-quart Dutch oven and makes enough for a family meal with leftovers. And it freezes very well.

    And at our house, beef stew wouldn’t be complete without a pan of Aunt Jemima cornbread to go with it.

    Calorie Crusaders Recipes

    Nonnie’s Beef Stew 🥘

    A hearty, homemade beef stew filled with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and vegetables. A family favorite from Nonnie’s kitchen.

    468 1012
    Total Pot Calories
    3108
    kcal
    Calories Per 2-Cup Bowl
    259
    kcal

    Yield: 24 cups
    Serving size: Approximately 2 cups per bowl

    Ingredients

      Directions

      1. Heat the avocado oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. On my stove, that’s about a 6.
      2. Add the stew meat and brown it in the avocado oil, stirring constantly.
      3. Add the first portion of water, the chopped onion, and the diced tomatoes.
      4. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
      5. Stir in the salt and pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, and beef broth.
      6. Add the vegetables in this order: baby carrots, bell pepper, and potatoes.
      7. Pour in the second portion of water. The liquid should cover the vegetables.
      8. Bring the stew to a boil.
      9. Cover, but crack the lid, and cook on medium heat for 40 minutes.
      10. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat. Let the stew rest for 20 minutes before serving.

      Smaller batches may cook differently. Check the beef and vegetables for tenderness before serving. Use a pot appropriate for the selected batch size.

      Nutrition Information

      Serving size: Approximately 2 cups
      Servings per recipe: 12

      Nutrition information is estimated using standard ingredient values. Actual values may vary depending on the cut of beef, brands, measurements, and serving sizes. Sodium depends on added salt.

      Serving Suggestion

      Serve hot with Aunt Jemima cornbread.

      Because really, what else are you going to serve with Nonnie’s beef stew? 😄

      A Calorie Crusaders Tip

      Avocado oil has a high smoke point, which makes it a good choice for cooking at higher temperatures. That works especially well in this recipe because the stew meat is browned over medium-high heat before the other ingredients are added.