Beef Stew

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 ¼ cup beef stock
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 2 cups carrots - sliced
  • 2 ½ cups potatoes - cubed
  • 1/3 cup onion - chopped
  • ¼ cup celery - chopped
  • 1 clove garlic - minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme - chopped
  • salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

Add oil and meat to kettle, and brown beef on all sides over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to medium low, add one cup beef stock and slow cook the beef for approximately 1 hour.

After meat is tender, add the remaining ingredients.

Cook over medium heat for 30-45 minutes.

Remove bay leaf, and serve with crackers or cornbread.