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Grandma's Easy Stew

From the kitchen of Lenore Frodsham

A slow-simmered beef stew with potatoes, carrots, and celery, finished with peas, corn, gravy mix, and ketchup.

Added September 29, 2026

Prep
~20 min
Cook
~3 hr 30 min to 4 hr 30 min
Total
~3 hr 50 min

~ Times are estimates where the original recipe did not say.

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Steps

  1. Brown the stew meat in 3 tbsp of oil.

  2. Add the onions and celery and saute until slightly tender.

  3. Add about 4 cups of water and simmer for 2 hours.

  4. Add the potatoes and carrots.

  5. Cook on low for 1-2 hours.

  6. Just before serving, add the peas, corn, gravy mix, and ketchup.

  7. Cook for another 30 minutes or so.

Notes & tips

  • Start the stew early in the day to allow enough time.
  • Can be served with crackers, rolls, cornbread, etc.

You'll need

large pot
BeefPotatoesVegetablesMake AheadCrowd Pleaser

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