Tomato Less Beef Stew Recipes

TOMATO-LESS BEEF STEW

Steps:

• If using an oven, preheat it to 325 degrees.
• Place the flour in a large bowl, add the meat, and stir to coat.
• Transfer the coated meat, shaking off the excess flour, to a plate.
• Place the oil in a large skillet and set over med-high heat.
• Add the meat and cook, stirring often, just until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the browned meat to a 6-quart slow cooker or heavy Dutch oven with a lid and add the beef broth, marinade, potatoes, carrots, onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• If using a slow cooker, cover and seal the pot and cook until the meat and vegetables are tender, 7-8 hours on LOW, 3-4 hours on HIGH.
• If using a Dutch oven, cover and bake until the meat and vegetables are tender, 2 hours.
• Transfer the stew to a large serving dish and serve.

BASIC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a crockpot, place roast (whole) add onion, garlic and beef broth. Salt and pepper if desired.
• Cook on lo for 6-8 hours (I plug it in before I go to work).
• Remove beef, cube and return to crock pot. Add potatoes and carrots, cook for 45 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch with a little water, add and cook 15 more minutes until thickened.
• I serve with crusty bread and a salad.

SLOW COOKER TOMATO-LESS RUSTIC BEEF STEW RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Place stew meat in a bowl, pouring flour over. Stir to coat. Please a tablespoon of oil in large skillet and heat on medium heat. Add coated meat and cook, stirring often, just until browned. Place meat and all other ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4.

BASIC (NO TOMATO) BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
• Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
• Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
• Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
• Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
• Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

NO TOMATO BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large sauce pan. Add onions, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Transfer to a large stew pot.
• Heat 2 Tbsp oil in sauce pan. Add meat and brown well. Transfer to stew pot.
• Add beef broth (and beer if using), basil and thyme. Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Add 3 more cups beef broth. Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Add peas and simmer 15 minutes more.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. You won't need much salt, as the broth has plenty.