Dinty Moore Beef Stew Recipe
Beef stew is a warm and cozy meal. It is great for cold days, busy days, or family dinners. This Ina Dinty Moore Beef Stew Recipe is simple, tasty, and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Dinty Moore Beef Stew
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup chopped potatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf optional
Instructions
Heat the Pot
- Put a large pot on medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. Let them melt.
Add Chopped Onions
- Add the chopped onions. Cook for two minutes until they become soft.
Add Carrots and Potatoes
- Add the carrots and potatoes. Mix well and cook for three minutes.
Add Seasonings
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix so all vegetables get coated.
Pour Beef Broth
- Add the beef broth. Let it start to simmer for a few minutes.
Add Dinty Moore Stew Cans
- Open the cans and add them to the pot. Stir everything together.
Add Peas
- Add the peas. Stir gently so they spread in the stew.
Add Bay Leaf
- Add the bay leaf for extra flavor.
Let It Simmer
- Lower the heat. Let the stew cook for 40 minutes. Stir sometimes.
Check the Thickness
- If the stew is too thick, add a little broth. If too thin, cook five more minutes.
Remove the Bay Leaf
- Take out the bay leaf before serving.
Serve Warm
- Serve the stew warm with bread, rice, or anything you like.
Notes
- Cook the stew longer for softer beef.
- Add celery for more flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme for a strong smell.
- Add Worcestershire sauce for deeper taste.
- Add chili powder for a spicy stew.
- Add mushrooms for more richness.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of potatoes for a sweet taste.
- Add one spoon of cream at the end for a creamy stew.