Name: Oven Baked Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces; 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces; 6 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 packets (1 ounce each) dry onion soup mix; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup; 1 cup ketchup (or tomato sauce)

Description

This Oven Baked Stew is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender lean beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions baked in a creamy tomato and celery soup sauce. Slow-baked to perfection at a low temperature, it’s an easy one-dish meal perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces

Vegetables

5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
6 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 small yellow onion, chopped

Seasonings & Sauces

2 packets (1 ounce each) dry onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup ketchup (or tomato sauce)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish or Dutch oven with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Layer the Beef and Vegetables: Spread the beef stew meat out evenly in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the paprika and dry onion soup mixes evenly over the meat. Then top the meat with evenly distributed diced potatoes, carrots, and chopped onion.
Mix and Pour Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of celery soups and ketchup until smooth. Pour this sauce mixture all over the layered meat and vegetables, spreading it out evenly to cover the ingredients.
Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Avoid opening the cover too early to retain moisture.
Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and then remove the lid or foil, being cautious of hot steam. Let the stew stand for about 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle. Enjoy your hearty oven-baked stew!

Notes

Use lean beef stew meat for a healthier option.
If you prefer, substitute ketchup with tomato sauce for a less sweet flavor.
Cover the dish tightly during baking to keep moisture and tenderness.
For added herbs and depth, consider sprinkling in some thyme or rosemary before baking.
This stew can be made a day ahead and reheated; flavors often improve after resting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American