Oven Beef Stew | One-Pot Recipe
Stay warm this winter with a bowl of the is Oven Beef Stew. A bowl of comfort that is packed with meat, vegetables, and potatoes. A hearty stew recipe to keep on hand during the cold winter months.
From homemade chicken noodle soup to three-bean chili, one of my favorite things about the cooler months is the soup, chili, and stew. In addition, if you add some bread or cheese and crackers — you truly have a perfect winter meal (in my humble opinion).
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So, I have to keep scrolling or avoid the personal side of it altogether. However, when you blog, social media is of importance, so it’s almost impossible not to be on Facebook.
Nevertheless, there is one thing that I do enjoy about the infamous Facebook. Yep, can you believe it? Hee-hee.
I’ve been inspired by endless quotes, laughed at hysterical memes, and introduced to several new and delicious recipes. Consequently, this Oven Beef Stew happens to be one of them.
An easy classic homemade comfort food
packed with veggies and tender meat.
My former pastors’ wife (Judi H.) shared this Oven Beef Stew recipe over on Facebook. As a result, my mom made it a couple of times and exclaimed how hearty and filling it was. She also attested to how easy it was to make.
Therefore, it was time to give it a try myself. And, to clarify, it did not disappoint.
How do I cook stew in the oven?
For this recipe, you’ll cover the stew and bake in the oven at 325º F for approximately 3-1/2 hours. Subsequently, this will produce tender meat and perfectly cooked vegetables.
How to Make Oven Beef Stew:Ingredients:
Stew Meat
Diced Tomatoes
Sugar
Carrots, cut into chunks
Potatoes, peeled and quartered
Celery, sliced
Onion, diced
Seasoned Salt
Tapioca
Slice of Bread
Water
Directions for Oven Beef Stew:
Combine all of the ingredients in a 4-quart dutch oven. Mix well. After that, bake in the oven at 325º F for 3-1/2 hours.
…serve and enjoy!
Funny Story.
Here’s a funny side note. When this beef stew recipe called for tapioca, I was completely lost. Like, seriously lost. Ha.
At first, I thought the recipe called for a tapioca pudding or pudding mix (insert facepalm). So, I ended up having to call my mom. She said it was hard to explain and sent me a picture of the box she had. I stopped at several stores trying to locate this ingredient and had very little luck — but a lot of frustration.
As a result, I had to ask my mom to “borrow” the three tablespoons of tapioca. However, I’m still a bit baffled at this ingredient. I don’t think of myself as an expert in the kitchen, but I’m not a novice either.
Are you familiar with this ingredient/product? Nevertheless, I’m sitting here hoping I’m not alone.
Other delicious soups and chilis:
French Onion Soup with Bread Bowls
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy Homemade Tomato Soup
White Chicken Chili
In short, I hope you’ll give this Oven Beef Stew recipe a try and it becomes a new favorite. Cozy, hearty, and delicious? Sounds like perfection. Enjoy.
Oven Beef Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb stew meat
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 small carrots, cut in 2" chunks
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1-1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 3 tbsp tapioca
- 1 slice bread, broken into bits
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in the dutch oven.
- Bake at 325º F for 3-1/2 hours.
Notes
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Pam says
My Mom used to make tapioca pudding and would often sprinkle a little in the bottom of the pie shell when making a blueberry pie – it made it not so runny.
Mary Kate Wright says
I would love if you shared a picture of the tapioca box…I have no clue either!! Will it work without the tapioca? Is it a thickener? And what is the slice of bread for? Thank you for your recipes!
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Mary Kate. I actually did link to the tapioca in the ingredient list, but here is a link where it is in stock on Targets website: Kraft Minute Tapioca (affiliate link)
margaret says
I too, want to know what the slice of bread is for. Thanks. Margaret
margaret Akin says
I too, want to know why you add a slice of bread.
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Margaret. The broken up pieces of bread will play into the thickening and consistency of the stew. Hope that helps.
Kim Schwartz says
Instead of buying a whole box of tapioca, why not just use a corn starch slurry?
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Kim. You’re more than welcome to try that. I made this according to the directions and it was delicious… Cheers!
Denise says
Yes, I am curious about the bread also.
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Denise. The broken up pieces of bread will play into the thickening and consistency of the stew. Hope that helps. Cheers.
Bliss says
Hmmm…. Don’t think I’ve ever used tapioca either, better have your mom send me a picture of the box too. Pinned, looks yummy.
Judi Hay says
Hey Kelly! Thanks for sharing my recipe! This recipe was actually my mom’s and it has been in our family for as long as I remember! It’s one of my favorites. You can find the tapioca in the pudding aisle. And yes, it is used to thicken the stew. The bread….I never did understand that either but I just dutifully add it assuming it aids in thickening as well! And it turns out delicious every time! These days I cook it at 350 degrees for about 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours. It’s just as tender and saves time. I’m so glad you shared this with your readers! Everyone NEEDS to know about this easy recipe!