COPYCAT CRACKER BARREL BEEF STEW

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For the ultimate cozy country dish, try this Copycat Cracker Barrel Beef Stew. The easy stew recipe is hearty and loaded with beef, carrots, potatoes, and peas. This is the perfect easy dinner recipe to make for company. A giant pot of this beef stew will go a long way and make everyone happy. The comfort food recipe will warm you up on the chilliest of days. The Cracker Barrel recipe is delicious on its own or served on a bed of egg noodles.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound stewing beef, in medium sized chunks
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup flour
1 onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 quart beef broth
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup peas

Steps:

  • Mix the flour with salt and pepper to taste, and toss with the meat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large pot and over medium high heat brown beef in flour, add all the flour.
  • Stir often so the flour and meat, don't burn, but brown nicely. Remove meat to a plate.
  • Add the last tablespoon of oil and saute the onion until translucent scraping up an browned bits from the meat.
  • Transfer the meat back to the pot, add the potatoes and carrots. Add the stock and ketchup. Stir well to combine.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring often for 1 1/2 hours. Adjust seasoning.
  • Add frozen peas just before serving. Stir to defrost and serve.

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