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4 Hour Beef Stew Recipe

This incredibly tender 4-hour beef stew is a comforting classic, perfect for a chilly evening! This adaptable recipe can be made in the oven or slow cooker. Enjoy fall-off-the-bone beef and perfectly tender vegetables with minimal prep work – just some rough chopping! The secret? Baking (or slow cooking) it low and slow, allowing the steam to create melt-in-your-mouth magic. Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the rich, flavorful gravy. #beefstew #slowcooker #ovenbaked #comfortfood #easyrecipe #fallrecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 330 mins
Calories 240.1 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 4 Hour Beef Stew

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How to Make 4 Hour Beef Stew

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 2 lbs beef stew meat.
  3. Roughly chop 2 large carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 1 large onion. Spread evenly over the beef.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons tapioca starch.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and tapioca mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables.
  6. In another small bowl, whisk together 1 (46 ounce) can V8 juice and 1/2 cup ketchup.
  7. Pour the V8 and ketchup mixture over everything in the baking dish.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Do not lift the foil during cooking!
  9. Bake for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
  10. If using a slow cooker: Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  11. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

11g

Carbs

7g

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