Oven Beef Stew

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 2 -1/2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Debbie Patton, Westchester, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

No one ever guesses that this traditional combination is low in fat. A thick flavorful sauce makes this hearty dish one that will be requested time and again. I know your family will enjoy it. —Debbie Patton of Westchester, Illinois

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Oven Beef Stew

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Yield:8 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:2 hours 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 beef top round roast (2 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, cut into eighths
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice
  • 1/3 cup dry sherry or water
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, combine the beef, potatoes, onions, celery and carrots; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice, sherry or water, tapioca, sugar, salt, basil and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Pour over beef mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
  4. Add the beans; cook 30 minutes longer or until beans and meat are tender.
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