Hearty Oven-Baked Beef Stew
This hearty, oven-baked stew is perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions are all slow-baked together in a savory broth for an incredibly satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. The addition of ketchup and cream of celery soup adds a creamy, comforting texture, making this dish a family favorite.
This is a family favorite, provided by Elzina Parry
Hearty Oven Baked Beef Stew
A savory and hearty beef stew made with simple ingredients like beef stew meat, potatoes, and carrots, baked to perfection with a creamy broth. This comforting dish is the ideal dinner for cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 oz.) package dry beefy onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound beef stew meat cut into bite size pieces
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of celery soup
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).In a large resealable bag or mixing bowl, combine the dry beefy onion soup mix, salt, paprika, and beef stew meat. Shake or toss to coat the beef well.Prepare the vegetables: Arrange the peeled and chopped potatoes, diced carrots, and onions in a 1.5-quart baking dish.Layer the beef: Add the beef mixture over the vegetables in the baking dish.Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cream of celery soup and ketchup. Stir until well mixed, then pour the mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables.Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours at 325°F (165°C), or until the meat and vegetables are tender.Optional: Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving. Serve with crusty bread or rolls.
Notes
- Meat Choice: You can substitute the beef stew meat with chicken or pork if preferred. Adjust the cooking time if necessary.
- Thickening: For a thicker stew, you can mash a portion of the potatoes once the stew is done baking, or add a slurry of cornstarch and water in the final 30 minutes of baking.
- Slow Cooker Option: You can easily make this in the slow cooker. Simply follow the prep instructions and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours instead of baking.
