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Freezer Vegetable Beef Stew


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A hearty and comforting freezer-friendly vegetable beef stew packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich flavors. Perfect for meal prepping and easy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add beef cubes in batches, searing them until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Pour in beef broth and water, stirring to combine.
Add carrots, celery, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Remove bay leaves from the stew.
In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and cold water until smooth to make a slurry.
Slowly stir the slurry into the stew and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken.
Add frozen peas, corn, and green beans to the stew and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Let the stew cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes