Super Simple Stew Recipe

When you need a hearty and satisfying meal with minimal effort, this Super Simple Stew is your go-to recipe. Loaded with tender stew meat, flavorful vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or a hands-off meal on busy days. With only a few ingredients and a long, slow bake, it’s a no-fuss way to enjoy homemade comfort food.

This recipe is as easy as it gets—just coat, layer, pour, and bake! The result is a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth stew that pairs wonderfully with fresh bread or over a bed of rice. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this stew is a winner every time!

Super Simple Stew Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean stew meat, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 bag frozen stew vegetables
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 oz tomato juice or V-8 juice

Instructions

1. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a gallon-sized Ziploc storage bag. Add the cubed stew meat to the bag, seal, and shake until the meat is well-coated with flour.
2. Place the coated meat in the bottom of a large roasting pan or oven-proof casserole dish.
3. Layer the frozen stew vegetables evenly over the meat.
4. Sprinkle the sugar and additional salt over the vegetables.
5. Pour the tomato juice or V-8 juice evenly over the top.
6. Cover the pan and bake at 250°F for 5 hours.
7. Serve warm. This recipe serves 8.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 460Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 962mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 46g