BEEF STEW FOR A CROWD

Beef Stew for a Crowd image

Beef stew always seems to be popular at a large gathering. Everyone likes this hearty combination of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a savory tomato-to-beef broth.-Jackie Holland, Gillette, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cold water

Steps:

In a soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender., Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges