Dutch Oven Beef Stew

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I put my dutch oven to work again! I tried beef stew in it and it was great!! Here is the recipe I used:

1lb beef stew meat
2 to 3T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
2 cans green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup (I use organic cream of mushroom soup)
2 cans corn, drained
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
2 to 3 cups stock: beef, chicken, veggie..
Salt, pepper, seasoning salt, to taste

Heat dutch oven on the stove until hot. Add olive oil and let it heat up a bit. Add onion. Cook until onion is soft..


Add stew meat and brown…



Add remaining ingredients..


Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Occasionally stir the stew so it does not stick.



I served this meal with toasted, buttered sourdough bread and a salad.. and it was delish!

 

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    It looks so good that for a minute there I was sure I was smelling it cook :)

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  2. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageApril 21, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Oh, this does look delicious.

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  3. donnaApril 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love using cast iron. It it about all I ever use. Enjoy your day and God bless.

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  4. AprilApril 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. ReneeApril 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Yum!! Looks and sounds delicious. I can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharin!

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  6. JaneApril 21, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Looks sooo good!!! Yummy,making me hungry,think I will save this to favorites,thanks for sharing. Blessings jane

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  7. Jhona O.April 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    YUM! I just went to a dutch oven cooking class last night. It was so fun and I am so excited to get my own dutch oven and get to cookin'!

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