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2 By 4 Soup Recipe

Warm up your soul with this budget-friendly 2x4 Hearty Beef Stew! A ridiculously satisfying and flavorful stew, perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking and stretch your grocery budget. Get ready for tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a comforting broth that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 370 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 2 By 4 Soup

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  • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 2 chopped celery stalks
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 cup potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Crushed Fritos (for topping, quantity as desired)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, quantity as desired)

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How to Make 2 By 4 Soup

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup of potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Thicken the stew slightly by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring into the stew during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve hot, topped with crushed Fritos and shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

28g

Carbs

10g

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