{"id":"e240c7f2-aa64-4bc6-b857-71c0a3a3eda4","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e240c7f2-aa64-4bc6-b857-71c0a3a3eda4","source_url":"https://wildflourskitchen.com/2016/11/03/thick-hearty-classic-beef-stew/","title":"Thick and Hearty Classic Beef Stew","servings":8,"servings_text":"8 servings","image_url":"https://wildflourskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Classic-Beef-Stew-720x720.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 1/2 lbs. chuck roast, trimmed of all fat and cut into LARGE bite-sized pieces, (arm or blade roast can also be used)","item":"chuck roast, trimmed of all fat and cut into LARGE bite-sized pieces,","quantity":2.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"arm or blade roast can also be used"},{"text":"3 Tbl. flour","item":"Tbl. flour","quantity":3},{"text":"1 Tbl. paprika","item":"Tbl. paprika","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tsp. regular salt","item":"regular salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. coarse ground black pepper","item":"coarse ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. onion powder","item":"onion powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 tsp. cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama","item":"cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 Tbl. (1/4 cup) butter flavored shortening (yes you need this much and I like Crisco’s)","item":"Tbl. butter flavored shortening","quantity":4,"preparation":"yes you need this much and I like Crisco’s","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"2 onions, diced large","item":"onions","quantity":2,"preparation":"diced large"},{"text":"1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes with the juice and coarse-crushed with your hands, (*I prefer Hunt’s)","item":"stewed tomatoes with the juice and coarse-crushed with your hands,","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"*I prefer Hunt’s","metric_alternate":{"quantity":14.5,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 large bay leaf or 2 small ones","item":"large bay leaf or 2 small ones","quantity":1},{"text":"2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans Campbell's beef consommé","item":"Campbell's beef consommé","quantity":2,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":10.5,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper","item":"coarse ground black pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. worcestershire sauce","item":"worcestershire sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. Better Than Bouillon Beef Base","item":"Better Than Bouillon Beef Base","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. tomato paste, (*can sub ketchup in a pinch)","item":"tomato paste,","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"*can sub ketchup in a pinch"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. dried thyme","item":"dried thyme","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama","item":"cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Tbl. butter","item":"Tbl. butter","quantity":1},{"text":"1/4 tsp. sugar, or to taste (*if carrots are bitter you may need 1/2 tsp.)","item":"sugar, or to taste","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"*if carrots are bitter you may need 1/2 tsp."},{"text":"2 large ribs celery, thickly sliced","item":"large ribs celery, thickly sliced","quantity":2},{"text":"1 (8 oz.) bag sweet baby carrots, can sub \"baby cut\" or regular carrots (peeled), thickly sliced","item":"sweet baby carrots, can sub \"baby cut\" or regular carrots (peeled), thickly sliced","quantity":1,"unit":"bag","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"4-5 medium-sized red or Yukon Gold potatoes (unpeeled), or russet potatoes (peeled) and cut into hearty bite-sized chunks (as many as you like*)","item":"medium-sized red or Yukon Gold potatoes (unpeeled), or russet potatoes (peeled) and cut into hearty bite-sized chunks","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"preparation":"as many as you like*"},{"text":"1 (7 oz.) can of white shoepeg corn (Green Giant sells it), drained, *can sub a tall can of green beans or small can of sweet peas if preferred over corn","item":"white shoepeg corn (Green Giant sells it), drained, *can sub a tall can of green beans or small can of sweet peas if preferred over corn","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":7,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 - 3 Tbl. cornstarch mixed with equal parts (2 - 3 Tbl.) cold water*","item":"Tbl. cornstarch mixed with equal parts (2 - 3 Tbl.) cold water*","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut up beef into large, double bite-sized chunks trimming all fat. (*Beef shrinks as it cooks so go much larger than you would think.) Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In large mixing bowl, mix well the next 6 (dry) ingredients."},{"number":3,"text":"Add large chunks of beef and toss with a large spoon to coat each piece well until all are evenly coated and all of spice and flour mixture is absorbed and stuck to the meat. (*Shaking in a bag does not work well. A bowl and large spoon works perfectly.) Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"In large heavy-bottomed, non-stick stock pot that has a lid, add shortening and melt over medium-high heat. Swirl around pan and add meat all at once. Let sit a minute before trying to stir. Then stir now and then to brown pieces on all sides."},{"number":5,"text":"Add next 10 ingredients, scrape yummy bits from bottom of pan, cover, reduce heat until simmering, and simmer for about 45 minutes until meat is tender, stirring only occasionally."},{"number":6,"text":"Add butter, sugar, carrots, potatoes and celery, recover, bring back to a low boil over medium-high, reduce heat to low, and simmer again (covered) for another 30 -35 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Time will depend on how chunky you cut your veggies, so you may want to check yours after 25 minutes for tenderness. *Stir once or twice during simmering to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir in drained corn and heat through."},{"number":8,"text":"Remove lid and bring up to a simmer without the lid. Mix cornstarch and cold water and stir into pot to thicken. Simmer 1-2 more minutes. Ladle into bowls, and serve with warm buttered biscuits or bread, and hot sauce on the side for those who like to spike it hot!"},{"number":9,"text":"*Don’t forget to remove the bay leaves before serving….or.... leave one in there and whoever gets it has to do the dishes!"},{"number":10,"text":"Leftover stew will very thick after chilling, do not add any liquid! Stew will thin back out after reheating."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:42.590349+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:42.590349+00:00"}