Beef Stew in a Bag Silver
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10/22/2012
Very nice pretty healthy recipe. I used all the same ingredients but changed up the prep order to make it easier for me to put together on a busy day. I diced up the onion, carrots (used a lot more carrots) celery. Cooked the beef, added the onions, carrots and celery and cooked that a bit, added the broth & bouillon cube, tomato sauce - brought to a low simmer - added the potatoes and turned the heat down to low and let simmer - just before serving I added the cabbage and let simmer while the rolls baked. No added salt was needed. Perfectly easy weeknight meal. This can all be done using the crockpot - start of the stove and finish the simmer and cabbage in the crockpot.
10/18/2012
Exactly what I was looking for! It tasted exactly like what I grew up on at my Grandma's house. Excellent flavor - definitely a comfort food for me!
12/10/2012
I absolutely loved this recipe but I did make some changes. Instead of the tomato sauce I used 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with the juice and a small can of tomato paste. I also added a can of drained corn and a gutted and diced jalapeno to add a little kick. I added these along with the rest of the veggies and let it simmer for 70 minutes. Both myself and my partner absolutely loved it!
12/13/2013
Excellent stew! I make this in the crock pot. Just brown the meat, put it in the crock pot and cover with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low all day and it comes out great! Another great excuse to eat cabbage. Great as-is, but I've also added corn, peas, cauliflower, etc.
11/03/2013
My wife can make a great stew and i have been trying to make a recipe to beat hers and have great flavor with tender meat and done vegies that didnt taste like some chemical, well this recipe beat hers by far. I didn't change anything, the beef was real tender, the broth had great flavor and the cabbage made this stew even better. You have to try this recipe, you will make this again. My wife really liked this stew and admitted it that it taste better then hers.
12/28/2012
I made this recipe in my pressure cooker and it cut the cooking time down to about 35 minutes. It turned out perfectly. I browned the beef in a little oil for about 12 minutes, pressure cooked the meat, broth, onion, and spices for 15 minutes, added the veggies and pressure cooked for 7 minutes, added the tomato sauce and pressure cooked for 1 minute. Fabulous!
11/27/2012
Prepared this recipe exactly like the original with no changes. It turned out perfect! Very tasty the first day and the leftovers were even better the second day. You will not be disappointed. Great recipe, and I'll definitely make this one again.
01/19/2013
ok, is it fair to give this 5 stars when I didn't follow the recipe? I just had to because this soup is so delicious and soooooo good for us!!! I used 1 pound of beef, 15 oz tomato sauce, 6 cups of beef broth, 4 large handful of coleslaw mix (Sam's club), 2 large carrots, 1 onion, 1 c each of frozen green beans and corn and salt and pepper...and one tsp of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. OH WOW! simple, delicious, hearty, healthy goodness in a bowl. Exactly what I want my family to eat to nourish themselves!!! the twenty minutes of simmering are almost up and the troops are starting to circle!!! I've taste-tested a little bowl already and I can hardly wait for more!!!!
07/21/2013
Very good and easy to prepare. I followed the recipe to the T, just added cayenne pepper at the end for extra kick.
01/29/2015
How good can beef and cabbage taste? Honestly? Well let me tell ya, this recipe made a believer out of me! Obviously I was skeptical but I followed the directions to a tee and had some faith-it's rated 5 stars after all. Now I know why. Won't make any changes when I make this again. Great recipe. Thanks Paul
10/27/2014
Fantastic flavor. The only changes I made was I did not measure the cabbage I just added the whole head, why measure if you love cabbage. I also added roasted garlic. I always have some in my refrigerator and it makes a great addition to any dish.
04/13/2013
something so easy my boyfriend went crazy over... every bite literally said wow... i don't get it... it was like the easiest recipe... time consuming but easy and he was totally having his moment with this meal.. and i spend so much time on exotic recipes... geez i'll make this one again. I left out the tomato sauce because i didnt wanna keep digging in the cupboard
08/18/2014
As someone who doesn't eat enough vegetables, I was looking for a recipe to get more veggies into my diet. This really did the trick! My boyfriend loves it. We follow the directions mostly as listed (sometimes leaving out the onion, because I don't like them), and it always turns out great. The cabbage is the star of the dish. We love to add TONS of cabbage to this recipe, especially because the cabbage shrinks as it cooks. I took away one star though because the tomato sauce flavor is very overpowering. Although my boyfriend loves the tomato flavor, I do not, and we have started using half a can to reduce the strong tomato flavor a bit. It's still delicious, but with the full can of tomato sauce, all I could taste was tomato, and I really wanted to enjoy the other flavors in the dish. Half a can works for us. It keeps the tomato flavor in the dish without overpowering the other flavors at work. Overall, great recipe! Really enjoyed it, and it is now one of our "regulars"! :)
12/04/2013
Very disappointed with this recipe. Our old standby swiss steak in the crockpot is much better than this. I won't be making this again.
01/21/2014
I included a 1/2c of marsala wine and a few pinches of herbs and it came out with a nice flavor and very rich sauce. Very good!
01/17/2013
Simple and hearty recipe. We initially made the soup exactly as instructed but ended up doubling up on the broth halfway through. We will definitely make again. Thanks so much for the recipe!
06/04/2016
I made it exactly except used napa cabbage and maybe an extra bullion cube...it was GREAT!!!! I am looking at the critical review by Peggy and shakin my head!!! Never make it again??? Perhaps you didn't make it right the first time....geeeez....THANKS for the recipe....PEACE
10/28/2014
I've never made a successful stew before but this one turned out great.... The key was to cook the stew meat long and slow to get it tender and to throw your vegetables in during the last cooking hour which for me was at the one and half hour mark. I did make some adjustments but nothing extreme. I used 2 and half pounds stew meat. I used meat tenderizer on the stew while I browned the meat. I added 8 red potatoes since they were already on hand. Added corn. 4 cups of beef unsalted broth. A browning agent. And also added a half cup of sugar to eliminate the acids from the red sauce since I'm not a fan of mixing red and brown gravys in the first place. My picture of finished product is in the gallery...
01/10/2015
I have made beef stew and it is good ,but this recipe was even better, more nutritious, and lower in calories. I put everything into a pressure cooker and cooked it about an hour. It was delicious.
03/02/2014
I was afraid it'd be bland so added a healthy tablespoon of diced garlic (from a jar) during the meat/onion stage. Also added a dash of cayenne pepper for a little kick. I needed 2-3 extra cups of broth after adding the vegetables to give it a nice consistency. We like our stew thick and hearty but need enough liquid to dip slices of crusty baguette. Instead of shredding the cabbage, I sliced it thin about 1/4 inch thick and kept the pieces 1 inch long. GREAT recipe! Other additions/swaps that might not make a difference but you might like, added a can of corn, used 3 oz of tomato paste, diced tomato's instead of sauce. We didn't have celery. I like it but didn't miss it. I added 2 tablespoons of flour mixed with 1/2 cup water at the very end to give it the stew consistency I'm used to my Grandma making.
11/11/2013
Great start Recipe I used Beef stock for added flavor and put more veggies in then it called for. It did take longer for the veggies to tenderize but I did allow time for that. It had great flavor and the extra cooking time just tenderized the meat more.
10/28/2014
First off, I followed the recipe exactly except for draining the grease because there seemed to be very little. It was just mostly moisture from the meat. Now I will tell you that I was very doubtful of this recipe most of the time while it was cooking, through all phases. I'm a sampler and I kept dipping my spoon in and thinking that I was going to have to help it a lot to make it edible. I now have the tomato sauce in and still it's just blah. However, after about 20 minutes, the flavor came together and it was fantastic. However, it did require a fair bit of salt. I'm very happy that I didn't drain the juice at the beginning because the gravy ratio was just perfect as it was and I think it may have been too dry without it. Thanks for a great recipe!
01/20/2019
I used purple cabbage looked awful but tasted great. I had to use up the leftover purple cabbage from a different recipe. Lol!
01/12/2013
This is so good! Especially the next day after flavors meld. Yummy!
10/29/2014
Only change I made was to cook in my pressure cooker. Total recipe took about 1 hour start to finish. Really impressed the grand aunt and was so easy!!
01/05/2014
Excellent stew! I coated the meat with flour before browning it. That was the only change I made and everyone enjoyed their meal. I will definitely adopt this recipe!
05/05/2013
This recipe is very good. I am not a celery person, so I left the celery out completely! I prepared it exactly as written minus celery and it is very yummy. It took longer than 45 minutes for my potatoes and carrots to get tender but that only helped my stew meat to get even softer! It was yummy!
09/14/2013
Excellent! I added garlic but otherwise left the recipe unchanged. Everyone in the family loves this.
10/08/2018
I increased the amount of liquids and veggies adding, turnip, mushrooms more carrots, celery, potato and onion as well as the stew meat. So so good! My husband LOVED it!
12/18/2016
I made this recipe today and it was wonderful. My husband wants me to make it again thus Friday to take to a family gathering.
01/23/2015
I dont know what I did wrong? After 1 hour there was virtually no liquid in the pot cooking the meat. I had the temp on 4, but I was using my wider 3" pot with a lid. That is typically a simer with it. After 1 hour, I ended up having to add five cups of water. The meat was plenty tender, so I just added the vegetables at that point. I simmered it about 45 more minutes, adding the tomato sauce at some point. My only change was adding an extra carrot and using a 10oz bag of shredded cabbacabbage, which equaled 4 cups approximately. A bit of my potatoes did disolve, along with the cabbage, but it thickened the soup anyhow. I like all the vegetables in this, but for me that is a long time sitting over a pot. I near halved all the cooking times and it was still plenty. I rated this a 4 for flavor. Its actually pretty good and much less salty tasting than other stews. Just a little too time consuming for a week night meal for me.
10/11/2013
this was a good recipe
10/27/2014
Made it in pressure cooker. Cooked meat first. Then added veggies at end. Whole thing done in 30 mins. Kiddos and Dad loved it.
10/01/2016
DIDN'T CHANGE A THING. GREAT TWIST ON BEEF STEW!
12/03/2012
I made this stew as submitted except I substituted a large container of mirepoix for the onion, carrot and celery. Easy, rich, delicious.
11/10/2013
This was delicious! Threw in some frozen corn while I was at it- yum! The whole family loved it. :)
12/16/2016
Very good. Be careful not to add too much tomato sauce or it takes over the flavor.
09/08/2018
Very good!! Made per directions only added a little more broth & was quite pleased.
03/29/2020
Didn't change a thing. Perfect as is!
01/23/2014
It was my first time making this and it turned out great with a few minor changes. First, I used 6oz tomato paste instead of tomato sauce. Next, I added my own spices and used bell peppers & mushrooms (I didn't have any celery). Lastly, I through in the tomato paste in the pot along with the potatoes, carrots, and everything else and cook it on medium/low temperature. Overall it took me about 2 and a half hours :~)
03/30/2018
This is probably the best beef stew I've made in a long time. My other half rave d about it and wished it made more. We were a bit Leary of the cabbage, but I followed the recipe to the T and we were pleasantly surprised. It's a keeper!
01/04/2015
Loved and did not make any changes.
02/13/2015
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02/07/2016
Very flavorful and hearty. Prepared in pressure cooker on high. Saute beef and onion, add all ingredients except potatoes and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure, add potatoes and cook another 20 minutes. Used beef gravy instead of beef stock and pizza sauce instead of tomato sauce to amp it up! Served with warm homemade ciabatta bread....Fantastic flavor.
08/27/2018
I doubled the recipe. Turned out great. My wife said I could have drained more grease off on he browning the meat step. Other wise tasted great. Ill do it again.
10/09/2014
OMG! I just finished a huge bowl of this and would have had more if I wasn't so stuffed! I've been cooking for the last four and a half decades and have made more than my share of stews. I would have to say that this is the best darned pot of stew that I've ever made! Now, I can't stand folks who rate a recipe 5 stars and then go on to tell you the myriad changes they made to the original. Submit your own recipe if your version is so terrific. That being said, LOL, here are the minimal changes that I made. For health reasons I used reduced sodium broth and salt free tomato sauce. I also found a salt free onion soup mix and used a tablespoon of that instead of the cube of salt-laden bullion. I also left out the celery as I didn't have any and caramelized the onions to add a bit more depth of flavor. Other than that, I followed the recipe as written. Oh, I added a bit of flour towards the end as I am not partial to thin stew. Even with the salt reduced to almost nothing, the taste was wonderful. All the flavors melded together without any one ingredient outshining the others. All in all, a very easy, flavorful stew for a chilly or raw fall or winter night. Thank you Paul for submitting.
05/16/2019
this was a very good recipe an easy to make
12/30/2019
Added fresh parsley and 15 ounce of tomato sauce.
01/03/2019
Absolutely the BEST stew recipe that I have made. It was a hit. I added more vegetable, therefore adjusted the broth and bouillon. Otherwise made as stated.
04/23/2016
just made and it was very good. I added Sazon, Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb salt free and sofrito (home made from scratch). I didn't add salt cause Sazon has salt.
07/06/2019
I made this stew and loved it. I just didn't add tomato paste because it normally does have an overpowering taste. I just diced up 2 tomatoes and included it. Overall it was good and what I felt like eating on this rainy Saturday evening.
01/16/2020
So good! I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the added salt at the end. As at least one other reviewer noted, I was concerned I didn't have nearly enough liquid after adding the cabbage and veggies and cooking for 30 mins. More time and even more time with the tomato paste saved things without me adding more liquid.
01/07/2014
Delicious! I doubled the broth and added garlic while the meat was simmering. Otherwise I kept everything else the same.
09/18/2014
Let me join the ranks of the raving reviewers. I am usually not a stew lover but I had some top round steak I needed to use and found this recipe. I made it exactly as written (with the exception of not peeling the potatoes) and it was delicious. Just the right consistency and the cabbage flavor is very subtle. I'll definitely be making it again.
01/29/2019
I agree its a little time consuming BUT well worth it. Only changes were one extra carrot and used almost 4 cups bone broth due to it simmering and cooking down. Excellent!!!
10/13/2014
The perfect stew! We do make changes according to some of the reviews but I think it would be great without them. We add some red wine, use beef stock and no water. Add 2 cloves of pressed garlic while browning the onions, before we add the meat back in. Will be a regular dinner during fall and winter.
05/05/2016
I made this last weekend and it was excellent, except I had leftover vegetables (I used my small crock pot instead of the large one). So, I am looking for another recipe to use them on this weekend.
08/29/2017
Great recipe I make as is, with no onion. I make simple spanish rice to go with it. I place a spoon full of rice in a bowl then add soup on top. Very delicious.
08/01/2013
Good start, but triple or quadruple -- I usually make enough soup to freeze at least 8 quarts for future use and to give some to my kids. I also boil finely shredded onions and cabbage (almost a whole head) -- they just about dissolve and give the soup body. This is the base for my vegetable beef soup -- add lots of veggies - try rutabega, acorn squash, turnips. I eat vegetables in my soup that I'd never eat on their own. I leave out the potatoes as they don't freeze well, but you can put 1/2 cup barley or tiny macaroni instead.
12/18/2017
Followed the recipe exactly. It was great on a cold winter day!
12/16/2015
This recipe has become a favorite of our family. It is perfect as described. As additional preference I have added a little more Cabbage and a 2nd can of Tomato sauce.
11/28/2016
oh my goodness! that is one delicious stew. I changed 3 items. I added garlic, cooked the meat in red wine & did not add celery. next time I'll have to double the batch.
02/24/2016
Turned out great, I used twice the carrots and twice the potatoes. Also, I served over a bed of wild rice. The cabbage took longer than stated to fully cook.
01/30/2020
This recipe it is excellent. I made it for my family one day and I turned around had to double the recipe because it seem like it's just wasn't enough. The only slight change I made is when I browned the beef I added a touch of basil and a pinch of salt. I definitely will make this again and again.
09/18/2016
I love it. I added more carrots celery and potatoes. But it is very tasty. More spicy than what I expect. But very hearty and delicious.
01/11/2015
I love this recipe! Recently made and followed direction the only thing I add was chicken wings. Just like my mom stew with the wings. Yummm
03/26/2015
Tasty. Easy to make. Plus it got my Hubby to eat and actually enjoy veggies.
10/27/2014
Delicious. I have never cared for traditional stew, but loved this. I only made a couple of minor changes. I used turnips instead of potatoes since my husband is diabetic. I think the turnips made it better than potatoes would have. I also used organic "better that boullion" for boullion and broth since I was using grass fed organic beef.
09/23/2021
Fantastic! Don't be afraid to use more cabbage, carrots, etc., just add more broth. It is phenomenal.
12/13/2017
I made this in my crock pot, it was delicious!
05/22/2018
i made it and it turned out GREAT.
01/27/2015
Perfect recipe. I was hesitant about the cabbage at first but was surprised how well it worked with this stew. I will definitely be making this again.
01/20/2020
Great recipe. I incorporated a few changes but tried to limit them to keep true to the original recipe. I dusted the beef cubes with seasoned flour before browning them to help thicken the broth. I substituted brussel sprouts that I quartered instead of shredded cabbage and added mushrooms. Very hearty and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
01/14/2018
Goodness, this stew was amazing! I added extra vegetables and more broth.
01/05/2016
Amazing flavor!
12/15/2019
I loved this recipe. I omitted the potatoes because my husband is going low carb. Wanted to make it more of a soup then a stew so added extra beef broth, carrots and celery. I threw in a package of beefy onion soup mix to give it extra flavor and sprinkled in some garlic salt. The end result was exactly as I wanted.
12/23/2019
Delicious!!
01/09/2018
Just like grandma used to make, this is easy and flavorful.
09/29/2016
Added 1 med rutabaga and a extra carrot
01/03/2016
Wow! This recipe was easy and delicious. A bit time consuming but definitely worth it to get the full flavor blended and the meat extra tender. I needed to add more beef broth to cover my meat and then a bit more when I added the potatoes. I also added one clove of garlic and some rosemary. I plan to make this again and add even more cabbage next time.
05/05/2014
Don't change a thing. I have to double the recipe for my family of 5 because they fight over the tiny amount of leftovers from just one batch ;)
11/23/2012
I made this tonight, it was awesome, my family loved it. I will definitely keep this recipe and will be making it again.
04/02/2014
I added turnip, parsnip and made a big batch. It turned out great my family's loved it.
11/08/2015
Pretty good stew, although I had to make a few small additions. The stew itself is quite simple, however I had to add a bit of flour in order to thicken it up. I also only added 1/2 a can of the tomato paste, and used a small can of diced tomatoes instead of just the full can of tomato paste. The end result was pretty good! Oh, I also added a tiny bit more beef flavor as well!
07/06/2016
Very Good!!!!!!
05/26/2016
I added red wine, bay leaves, fresh rosemary and thyme. Have made this for years without the cabbage! Much better with cabbage! Thanks!
12/16/2016
Exactly what I needed while I was sick. Browned the meat, carmalized the onions, scraped the brown bits off the pan then put it all in the crockpot for the day.
01/12/2019
Simply the best ive tasted
10/11/2016
Love this stew! The only things I changed, because of personal preferences, were I exchanged celery seed for the chopped celery, added peas and more carrots, cooked it in a crockpot all day, and added a thickener just before serving. I doubled the recipe because I know my husband was going to love it as well. It's a keeper!
12/18/2017
Followed the recipe exactly. It was great on a cold winter day!
11/29/2016
My husband, who HATES stews, asked if I could make this again. I made it in our Instapot. Pressed the "meat" option after each addition and pressure cooked it multiple times. Melt-in-your-mouth tastiness.
08/13/2015
I make it just like the recipe but add a little extra water. I double it and freeze it. I add the potatoes later so they don't turn to mush after I freeze it. I also use new potatoes with the skin on. I've made this several times.
08/15/2013
Oh my goodness, this turned out delicious! I only added extra carrots and followed the recipe.. I made 2 pots at once (one for the freezer) and it cost me around $10. My kids keep coming in and saying dinner smells great : ) im going to serve with rice and a sweet cornbread!
03/23/2016
This is the most delicious recipe on here! I've made it a dozen times and never fails.
02/09/2018
I made it as directed. It was easy and delicious. Except I did use 3 carrots instead of 1, and 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes cubed. I had to add a little more liquid when I added the veggies. I liked that I could get the meat and onions in and cooking then take my time getting veggies prepped. Meat was tender and flavor was excellent. I was happy with the dish. It was as good or better the next day. Thank you for submission!
03/30/2017
Love this recipe! Did not have enough of the beef broth so I added a can of "Yes" Beef and Lentil Soup with a can of water. My husband loved it!
10/12/2018
I made a combination between this recipe and another one. It was delicious! I took the advice from someone else who altered the recipe and added 1 TBSP of A-1 and Worcestershire sauce. From my go to seasonings I added Oregano, Turmeric ,Kosher salt and Creole seasoning to give it a kick! Results one happy family, even my pickiest eater ate it all. A great way to get my children to eat cabbage which I love but they do not.
11/04/2018
It is soooo yummy ! I seared the meat, and when the last batch was done, I scraped up the brown bits with some of the stock - cooked it low & slow till the meat was tender - I doubled the potatoes & carrots - left out the celery ( not a fan of the flavor of cooked celery ) I did S & P for each step No slurry needed, the starchy potatoes did the job
07/12/2015
Delicious! It's great over Rice too. I was out of bay leaf and I added a little garlic powder.
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