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Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

Name: Pauline Werner's Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 onion, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 4 carrots, cut into large chunks; 3 stalks celery, thickly sliced

Rating: 4.43 stars

90 Ratings
74 Reviews
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A classic, simple beef stew recipe that my grandmother developed and that is now being enjoyed by a fourth generation in my family. Delicious with salad and a crusty bread.

By Martha Schrenk

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place the meat in a bowl, sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. Transfer meat to pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown meat on all sides.

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Step 2

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat, and mix in onion, bay leaf, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for an hour or until the meat is tender.
Step 3

Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Continue cooking over low heat for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

463 calories; protein 33.7g; carbohydrates 24.5g; fat 25.2g; cholesterol 96.8mg; sodium 328.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (74)

Most helpful positive review

Norma Cummins

11/16/2006

I tried this recipe because Pauline Werner said that it goes back four generations. It indeed tasted like the stew that my mother used to make. I was never able to make my stew taste quite like hers until now. Read More

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Kiwi Mum

01/01/2007

Admittedly I am from New Zealand and this is just a typical stew over this side of the world. If the stew was oven heated on a low setting for around three hours the meat would melt in your mouth and the flavours would have melded together better. A nice recipe though. Read More

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90 Ratings

5 star values: 54
4 star values: 27
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 1

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Norma Cummins

11/15/2006

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Jojobean

01/25/2007

The best stew I have ever had! My whole family loved it. Super easy to make. Made the whole house smell terrific. With dinner rolls the perfect meal for a cold evening. I usually add dried thyme - I think it adds a traditional "stew" flavour. Read More

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(29)

TownRey

12/01/2006

A very delicious recipe and so easy to prepare! I used beef broth instead of water and it sure gave it that slow-cooked savory taste! Read More

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(27)

MaryRoseB

01/07/2007

This is a basic beef stew which is made better by substituting the tomato sauce with a can of stewed tomatoes and adding a package of onion soup mix with the water. This tastes fresher and more flavorful! Read More

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Amy

12/01/2006

This was a great stew but I did need to add more to it as it seemed bland to me. So I added garlic powder and some thyme....and kosher salt. I think next time I will use a beef or vegetabe broth. Overall it turned out great! Read More

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JENDRAS

12/09/2006

By far the easiest and best beef stew recipe I've ever had. I wouldn't make any changes to the base recipe however just because my family likes them in beef stew I also added a drained can of baby green peas and drained can of whole kernel corn toward the end of cooking time. Amazingly delicious!! Read More

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CURLYDAN

12/01/2006

So good!!!!! Read More

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Tony S.

11/27/2006

I just had my wife's mother over for dinner and I made this stew. The smell wafting throughout the house was almost as good as actually eating this delicious stew. It was truly a great dinner thanks! Read More

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sonny

12/06/2006

WE MUST BE RELATED SAME RECIPES BEEN IN FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS ALSO GOOD WITH BREAD CRUST ON TOP COOKED LIKE DUMPLING IN BLACK IRON FOR CAMPING IN THE NORTH EAST Read More

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01/01/2007

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Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 463.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 68 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 39 %

saturated fat: 43 %

cholesterol: 32 %

vitamin a iu: 140 %

niacin equivalents: 107 %

vitamin b6: 72 %

vitamin c: 37 %

folate: 14 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 26 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 33 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 34 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Norma Cummins

11/15/2006

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Jojobean

01/25/2007

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TownRey

12/01/2006

A very delicious recipe and so easy to prepare! I used beef broth instead of water and it sure gave it that slow-cooked savory taste!

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(27)

MaryRoseB

01/07/2007

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Amy

12/01/2006

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JENDRAS

12/09/2006

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CURLYDAN

12/01/2006

So good!!!!!

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Tony S.

11/27/2006

I just had my wife's mother over for dinner and I made this stew. The smell wafting throughout the house was almost as good as actually eating this delicious stew. It was truly a great dinner thanks!

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(12)

sonny

12/06/2006

WE MUST BE RELATED SAME RECIPES BEEN IN FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS ALSO GOOD WITH BREAD CRUST ON TOP COOKED LIKE DUMPLING IN BLACK IRON FOR CAMPING IN THE NORTH EAST

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Kiwi Mum

01/01/2007

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