Best Family Favorite Stew Recipes

SLOW-COOKED FAMILY-FAVORITE BEEF STEW RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1. On waxed paper or in a bowl sprinkle beef with 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, toss to coat. In a 10 inch skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add coated beef; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until browned stirring occasionally. 2. In 4 to 6 quart slow cooker layer potatoes, onions and carrots. Add browned beef; sprinkle with any remaining flour mixture. Top with gravy and tomatoes. 3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 6 hours. 4. Before serving check to see if gravy is thick enough. If you prefer it thicker, mix 3 tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup cold water. Stir into stew. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until thickened.

FAMILY-FAVORITE STEW

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 425°. Cook beef in ovenproof 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown drain. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.2. Mix Bisquick, milk and parsley until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto beef mixture remove from heat.3. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and stew is bubbly. HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): Heat oven to 450°.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 170) Fat 19g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 1310mg Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 5g) Protein 22g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 44% Calcium 18% Iron 22% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat 3 Vegetable 1 FatBETTY'S TIP: Go ahead and substitute ground turkey for the ground beef in this recipe for a tasty new twist.From "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FAMILY-FAVORITE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In ovenproof Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetables. Heat to full boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto beef mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and stew is bubbly.