Beef Stew Bake Recipe

This hearty Beef Stew Bake is surprisingly delicious, even with canned gravy! The secret? Perfectly tender beef and potatoes baked to golden perfection. We’ve upped the ante with added carrots for a complete, comforting meal in one pan. Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the rich, savory sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 460 kcal
Protein 49g
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Ingredients for Beef Stew Bake

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How to Make Beef Stew Bake

  1. In a heavy skillet, brown 1.5 lbs of stew meat in 2 tablespoons of hot shortening over medium-high heat. Brown on all sides.
  2. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of mushroom gravy, 1/2 cup of tomato juice, 1 packet of dry onion soup mix, and 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish.
  4. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Peel and quarter 4 medium potatoes. Place them in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  6. Top the potatoes evenly with the meat mixture.
  7. Peel and slice 2 large carrots and arrange them over the top of the meat mixture.
  8. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meat and potatoes are tender. Stir once or twice during baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

51g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beef Stew Bake?

Beef Stew Bake takes about 125 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beef Stew Bake?

Beef Stew Bake has approximately 460 calories per serving, with about 49 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beef Stew Bake?

The key ingredients for Beef Stew Bake are Stewing Beef, Shortening, Mushroom Beef Gravy, Tomato Juice, Dry Onion Soup Mix, Prepared Horseradish. See the full list with measurements above.

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