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Beef Stew

Thick stew with tender pieces of beef and veggies.

Author Haley

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 c brewed coffee
  • 5-6 c water
  • 3/4 c ketchup or 1 small can of tomato sauce
  • 3 t beef better than bouillon
  • 1 T worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c pearl barley
  • 3/4 c chopped celery
  • 1 c diced carrots
  • 2 c diced potatoes
  • 1 c frozen green beans
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef and onion in about 2 T olive oil.

  2. Once meat is browned add in coffee, water, ketchup/tomato sauce, beef bouillon, worcestershire, and barley. Bring to a boil. Add in celery. Cover and reduce heat to low.

  3. When celery is almost tender add in carrots, potatoes, and green beans. Simmer until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: If you want a less thick consistency you can just add more water and/or use less barley. Season accordingly.