Old Fashioned Beef Stew in the Oven
This old fashioned beef stew in the oven recipe is easy and hearty, with tender cooked beef, spices, and chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions. It makes a great cozy dinner year-round, and is a great recipe to make for a big family dinner.
Servings: 10
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef sliced into 1 inch cubes
- 4 cups water divided
- 4 onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 lbs carrots sliced
- 2 lbs potatoes chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large Dutch Oven, or other heavy pot, add 1 cup of water and the onions. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned or transparent. Stir in the paprika, salt, and pepper and stir onions. Add the remaining 3 cups of water, and bring to a boil.
- Add the stew meat, and stir until boiling. Bring the heat down to low, cover, and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Carefully remove the pot. Add the carrots and potatoes, and return to the oven. Continue to bake for another hour until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve over egg noodles, rice, or a thick slice of crusty bread - enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15217IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg