Easy, Hearty and Budget Friendly Beef Stew

#thejoyfulpantry
Today, I am finally going to show you how I make my super easy, hearty, and budget friendly beef stew. This meal goes a long way and if you add rice or barley, it can go even further!
My Chef's Pot was a Christmas Gift that I received this year, but here it is in case you wanted a link. My color is Sea Salt:
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[@anapack6154]

That looks wonderful Heather!! 🙌 I also love to cook and bake❣💖😊

[@dianegarcia6562]

That looks delicious!😊

[@michelep1130]

Looks delicious!!!!

[@TheChefLady4JC]

I like adding in rolled oats to thicken my stews and even my chili!

[@Elsa_318]

Looks delicious!!🤗 💜💜💜

[@robincook4349]

looks delicious

[@vernelllevingston1800]

Send prayers up from the young lady today. Praying for speedy recovery for her. God got this.🙏🏿🙏🏿 Looking good on the screen.

[@mollysmith6055]

I first listened to this while sewing and want to watch/listen again to be sure to comment. It is so enjoyable spending time in your kitchen, thank you for sharing the gracious way you bless your family with us. You season the way my mother taught me to and I love that. It is an extra special treat when Mason chooses to be in the video, he helps keep Matt alive for us too. He is growing into a fine young man.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thanks Molly. Mason reminds me of Matt so much. He has so many of his mannerisms. ugh. Makes me cry. I miss Matt so much.

[@AngiesPantry58]

Looks delicious.

[@Redlady1960]

Yummy!! I just made a big pot of Beef Stew for supper & the left overs we will eat on it the next couple of days!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Looked fantastic!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I will make you a bowl when I move to Arkansas. LOL

[@dr.bharatjoshi.3283]

Good morning Dear Friend. Very nice and Beautiful video you have shared Congrats ❤❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you very much

[@TheChefLady4JC]

When my kids were little I used to "reward" the ones who found the bay leaves in their bowls with a quarter... They'd almost fight over getting the bowl or bowls with the bay leaf in it!! JACKPOT!! LOL 😅

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you are the coolest mom!!!! can I steal that? hahaha Mason and Mina would love that!

[@TheChefLady4JC]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader honestly I did it to save me the time of sifting through my pot of yumminess... So, ya, I did it for "selfish" reasons!! LOL 😂 Hey, a homeschooling mom of 5 had to do what she had to do to work smarter and not harder!! LOL 😂 🤣

[@terikc2012]

Yummy!

[@dr.bharatjoshi.3283]

Me Too Interested in Cooking. ❤❤

[@brightstarr57]

Yummy stew! Mason is a great taste tester.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

awwww he is. I love him so much!

[@lindagraff4842]

That's some good looking comfort food, yum

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

right? the ultimate! haha

[@DorothyAllen777]

I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! Perfect weather for stew. 😆

[@deniseb2571]

Yum 😋

[@bettydashkewich9513]

Another way to thicken is to add corn meal and allow to thicken a bit.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I never considered cornmeal! thanks for that tip!!!!

[@NotaNormalGarden]

That looks delicious Heather!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you! 😁 I wish I could give you a bowl!

[@nanathecanner]

Great looking recipe! Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

My pleasure 😊

[@julieschinkel]

Gosh Mason is so much like Matt with his gestures and mannerisms. He’s just like him! ☺️ It’s great that he’s doing the taste tests for you now. That stew looks sooooooo good, I’m going to have to try this Heather 😍❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

He even stands like Him. I only let him taste test when he wants to or asks if he can. Mason held Matt as he died. So I am very sensitive to him. There is a huge part of him that loves reminding people of his Daddy and filling Matt’s shoes. He is 11 and growing like a weed. 😆 He likes to brag about his Mama’s cookin. 😆 God love him! He is such a tenderhearted boy. 🥰

[@carolewhite4659]

Yummm...looks delicious, Heather; thanks for the tips!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome!

[@cathywho122]

Totally enjoy your cooking video would love to see more thanks

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

More to come!

[@pauaolson]

Made this for lunch today. Absolutely delicious!!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

YAY!!! oh that's awesome!!!!

[@TheChefLady4JC]

Heather, how long do you infuse your rosemary in your olive oil? Perhaps another tutorial video is on order? 😊Love ❤️ you!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahaha I couldn't wait, I used it the next dy on pizza crust! LOL but honestly, it infuses pretty quickly and when it gets almost empty, I just refill it. Its so easy!

[@TheChefLady4JC]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader good to know! Thanks 😊. I'm kinda like you I'm that way...impatient!! LOL 😂

[@sarahcontento9516]

I love beef stew. I like to put port wine in mine. I have infused some of my pink Himalayan salt with orange and rosemary. It is delicious. Your infused olive oil looks delicious.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am just now infusing for the first time, and now I want to make more combo's! LOL

[@imaquiltingfan]

This is simmering in my kitchen as I type this and boy does it smell delicious!!!!!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

It's so good! ENJOY!!!!!!

[@imaquiltingfan]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader It came out so delicious!!!! Yum, can’t wait to try the leftovers…LOL

[@CaroleN199]

I have made this and hubby raved about it so definitely a keeper!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

oh this makes my heart so happy!!!!

[@stacysfarmhouselife5845]

I know what I'm making for dinner tomorrow night. Yummy!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Hope you enjoy!!!!

[@mishalea]

Oh it looks divine! And so nourishing! Great tip with the instant potatoes. My DIL is gf, I will have to let her know. Thank you, dear. God bless you all 💖

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

God Bless, Mishalea!

[@liannesomers6336]

Making this stew for dinner. Looks so amazing

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it turns out for you, Lianne!!!!! xoxoxo

[@liannesomers6336]

@TheKneadyHomesteader Heather, I just watched your video at Church. YOU WERE Strong I went to Jated Harrick I Harrick sentencing hearing he is one of the five men that killed my daughter. You were able to forgive Jarred. I told the man who helped kill my daughter. I hate him it was an emotion coming from my heart. I am a Christian. Love JesusI, but my heart is broken. I hope we can talk one day .We both lost dearly. I am a big fan and have been watching for years Your new friend Lianne ps my daughter name was Jasmine

[@Suzismart]

I made it this last Sunday and it was so yummy. My son devoured the leftovers on Monday! Definitely a keeper!! Thank you so much!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

WOOHOO!!!!!!! thats the best compliment, when they eat it all up! hahaha

[@stephenfisher4124]

Wonderful recipe. I love parsnips in stews and soups. I like the instant mashed potatoes idea.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

parsnips are soooo good!

[@grant4176]

Yummy! Any leftovers? Ill be on my way over! 😛

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

come on over, Grant! haha

[@grant4176]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader Sweet...I'll get there soon...gotta swim part of the way! Lol American living in New Zealand can have its drawbacks! 😛🥳

[@luciabriseno4065]

Bless the Hands that prepared this meal Lord🙏🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

AMEN!

[@SuperCandyjunkie]

Did I miss the link for the oil bottle? I love the idea of infused olive oil

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

here ya go! amzn.to/3vv7vr3

[@dr.bharatjoshi.3283]

Very nice and Tasty Tasty Beef Stew You Made with Beautiful Recipe. Congrats Dear Friend. Dr. Bharat Joshi. Melbourne. ❤❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you so much, Dr. Joshi!!!!

[@janetsandham4399]

Got my mouth watering Omg looks lush

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahahahaha

[@jenniferoran3494]

💗💗💗💗

[@gerrimurphy4654]

He is his Father's son.... He is so like Matt tasting your food. I Love it.. you are Blessed. Love you Heather.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

He has so many mannerism's like Matt..... it's the goodness of God to remind me, Matt is never far.

[@laureencortese8588]

Looks delicious ❤️ i have two loafs of your pumpkin bread in the oven right now and my house smells amazing. My family loves your recipe .

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

oh that sounds SO GOOD!

[@tonikimpel7891]

Yum! 😊

[@danamama6766]

Now I want pumpkin bread!!! :)

[@TinyLittleBlessings]

That looks amazing! You gave me some good pointers for next time I make stew. I am also not a fan of using the cornstarch and water to thicken the stew. Now that I have discovered the mashed potatoes trick I think that will be the way to go! With leftovers, I wonder how it would be to add orzo to it?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

oh I dont see why not! I add barley sometimes! if you try it let me know! hahaha I gotta get some orzo now!

[@Jerseyflo]

So yummy Heather, what a great beef stew! I love your son Mason was your taste tester! Thank you for all your tips too! I’ve used the instant mashed potatoes as a thicken and it was perfect! ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@maryguinnip9493]

❤yum! Looks 👍 great!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you 😋

[@angelsherbs311]

Awwww, good for u Mason for carrying on the job of tasting yr mamma’s food. Just like yr dad.😊😉 He did a great job!!😊 Sure looks like a good pot of stew.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

😊 thank you..... Mason has hit that age now where he hungry! hahaha My grown boy!

[@liannesomers6336]

Thanks, Heather smells so good first time having Parsnips. Making honey oat bread for my friend

[@jackiegeib8344]

Now I’m hungry 😮

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

well come on over, I have some in the instant pot warmed up for lunch!

[@nicolesobol936]

I had to add another comment! I read someplace that a child that sings is a happy child❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

oh that fills my heart with joy. She is a pretty joyful kiddo.

[@nicolesobol936]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader my kids are always singing around the house. We homeschool as well. It’s something I think every time I hear. My kids must be happy, an unhappy person doesn’t sing out loud…. To nobody…. But them!

[@eugenewilkerson1307]

Delicious

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you 😋

[@Polkadotpearl]

This makes so much. What do you do with leftovers? Do you can them or just eat on it for awhile?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

We are a family of 5..... so half is for dinner..... the other half usually gets eaten the next day for lunch. Or we heat it up again a couple of nights later. I will bake fresh bread to go with it. Everyone loves it so nobody complains about leftovers. hahaha

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hi Heather Your beef stew made my mouth water 😋beef stew is one of my favorite meals 🤗yum!!! And homemade bread nothing better 👍

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

it is the perfect comfort meal! haha

[@danamama6766]

No you did not say it right haaaaa but I can't either and noone I know can so all good!! I love it to in so many things. Meatloaf, beef barley soup, marinades etc. And why are those darn bay leaves always so hard to find again lol. It does look super delicious and so did the bread, oh my gosh. Love winter comfort food. Mason certainly knows a good yum... love him taste testing. hugs

[@grant4176]

@TheKneadyHomesteader Darling Heather...I saw you used Lea & Perrins SAUCE...I'm not going to say it or spell the damn cryptic sauce that I love!! I saw other cooks on youtube (yes I confess. I commit adultry and watch other channels! Sorry!!) that they have trouble with it also so...one calls it 'The W Sauce' which makes me laugh. However, the one that really makes me laugh so hard I snort....she calls it 'Who's your sister' sauce!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I thot I'd share!!! ❤ Sharing is caring!! 😂🎉🎉 Have a great day!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

😆😆😆😆😆 ok, I may have to steal who’s your sister! 😆😆😆😆 and i clutched my pearls at your infidelity but forgive you. 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant blame you. There are some fantastic channels up in this joint. 😆❤️💋

[@grant4176]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader Huge chuckle! Phew you are a very forgiving lady...pearls and all! Thank you. I will curb my adulterous ways! 😁😉 Big bear hugs galore!! Yes I have stolen the 'who's your sister' line! Lol I got it from Shotgun Red channel. Fun channel. Thanks Sheila for that line!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Spot on! Altho sometimes she says W sauce too. Doesnt have the pizzazz factor tho! Lol Seriously, you are awesome sauce Heather! Love your channel! I have some catching up to do tho! I loved your tip on cutting up potatoes diff size for effect and also I never ever heard of dehydrated taters for a thickener! That's a great tip for sure! I always say when I make my soups that I'm actually aiming to make Stewps. I dont like it too thin and I hate it too thick. So I make STEWP! 😁❤ Well it makes sense to me! Lol Yes you can steal that from me. Only royalty I will ask for is homemade muffins once a week! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I'm pushing it...arent I? LMAO Cheers Dear One! Have a great day! 😎🧁🧁🍪🍩🧁🧁🍪🍩🧁🧁😁

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I definitely would have caramelized the meat in a separate pan first to help give the stew a little more flavor, but thanks for sharing the recipe!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Good call!

[@dianamahar483]

Did you use the celery ? I don’t see it in there 😊

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

yep! I added it with the onion and garlic.... it was the 3rd item in!

[@terraranch1459]

I always feel that I am sitting with my friend and chatting in her kitchen when I watch your videos. Hugs Heather ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Love that! I am always hopingthats how you feel when you come visit mover here. So much love to your Terra!

[@CoCo-le9mh]

Any word/news…on that young mother having eye surgery today? For her cyst? I went over to her channel and prayed for her last night…🙏

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

No....butshe did message me at 4am thanking all of you for your prayers and she was going to stomp on satans neck and go into surgery like the blessed child of God she is!!!! AMEN!

[@CoCo-le9mh]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader oh what a wonderful attitude!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!🙏💕💪

[@deanabecerra9826]

Sent her family a prayer and blessing 🙏 praying 🙏God bless her...and you....always❤

[@sarahcontento9516]

Amen. I praying for her and her family.

[@Frankie_902]

​@@TheKneadyHomesteader OH AMEN!! THANK YOU JESUS❣️🙏❣️🙏

[@bumblebee7922]

That looks SO wonderful! YUM. I LOVE parsnips!! I've eaten them all my life. Nice to see someone else loves them too! Blessings sweet lady!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you have great taste! hahaha

[@dianamahar483]

Can I come over for dinner ??!! It looks fabulous ❤❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

ANYTIME!!!!!! hahaha

[@maureenleclair8773]

The stew looks mouth-watering good. ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

thank you!!!!

[@shirleykunard9763]

Im so glad to hear that young mother is doing good. She is a daughter of God.❤

[@joycejensen8487]

Thank you for the videos, I always learn something new from them. You are so genuine, we feel the love coming through.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I appreciate that! I love having you here, Joyce!

[@FayeHolt]

Looks really delicious...my husband likes for me to add chopped cabbage to our stew and I also use potato to thicken a lot of soups and stews,casseroles...I also add red radish to stew...so good..I fill it full of veggies...I never eat the meat just the veggies and lots of good bread with the broth...your bread looked delicious

[@SANDRA-ez4ic]

I love watching your video's and just know you are truly so very sweet and just cute as a button!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

awwwww thank you! hahaha I appreciate that!

[@monnanugent8168]

It sure looks good and I think the meat cut up is a great idea. It makes it look like a lot more meat in there. The first time I saw the instant potato trick was Mandy from Moore To Life when she was canning her bean and ham soup. I thought to myself what a great thing to do. I use it all the time now. I guess she isn't doing KZbin any more. Thats a shame. I really enjoyed her videos. My dad especially loved her bean soup. Thanks for this recipe my friend. It looks amazing.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

yeah her videos were awesome! A lot of folks left social media the past few years. Sometimes, it just isn't edifying anymore. :(

[@wendyarthur8638]

I make mine very similar to you but I do add in corn and green beans too.

[@emilyvickery8081]

I wish I could reach in and try a spoonful. Looks delicious!😊

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you 😋

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Heatherrrrrererererrrrrrrr! Not fair! That looks so yum on this cold day!!!

[@copperpenny0209]

Looks very tasty and a stick to your ribs kind of meal.

[@jmheller9268]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Many great ideas for my own stew recipe!! Praying for Melanie for complete healing and restoration. 💜💜🙏🙏

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

what I love about stew is you really can play around with it! get it just the way you like it!

[@northeastrebel439]

Nope lol its more like 'woostah-shear' w/out the r at the end. Hope that makes sense! 😁

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am never going to be able to say it. LOL I have too much Michigander accent in me!! LOL

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Heather I hope you are well. That looks so delicious, I love the ingredients and I’ll try this out. Thank you

[@shay7090]

Yummy! I can’t wait to try this. Looks delicious.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

It's so good!

[@victoriasheesley9558]

I made beef stew this week. Used everything from my pantry shelves that I’ve canned this year! Delicious!

[@nicolesobol936]

I add barley to “bulk and stretch” my beef stew! I also deglaze with red wine… sooooo good! Focusing on being more and more the Proverbs 31 women is my resolution this year!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

AMEN AMEN!!!!!

[@raggsj38]

The stew looks so delicious! That's about how I make mine, with the exception of the instant mashed potatoes instead of traditional corn starch for thickening. Now I want stew! I did bring every time a metal utensil touched your gorgeous Le Creuset, though! (I have that pot in Marseille blue and love it).

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

that blue is gorgeous! I fell in love with the sea salt. What utensils do you use? I honestly only have stainless but I used to cook in cast iron all the time......

[@raggsj38]

@@TheKneadyHomesteader I generally use wooden utensils, with some silicone thrown in. Those scratches in the bottom I could see in the beginning are from metal utensils. They're probably not true scratches but just marks from the metal - but it can scratch le Creuset (I have a collection of Le Creuset' it's my main cookware). I remember your red Aldi pots - they were gorgeous! Maybe they didn't show the metal marks as easily? I don't know.

[@dianabelaire]

Thank you Heather for always taking me back to my mom's kitchen!❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

awwwww I love hearing that!

[@pauaolson]

Do you ever throw barley in your stew?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

yep! sometimes! :D

[@denisemckerlie]

Looks delicious! I just canned up some beef stew and had leftovers. I ended up thickening mine with a can of tomato paste. Thanks for the instant potato trick!

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

Heather, you made me make beef stew. Lol

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

HAHAHAHA I am so sorry but your family will thank me!!!!!

[@donnadivis8654]

Hi Heather. I’ve been following you for years and have learned a lot from you. Thank you. I commented to your video that mentioned your plans for 2024 concentrating on your pantry. In the video you mentioned to let you know if anyone was in need of prayer. I mentioned I was in need of prayer and got no heart or response from you. I realize you are very busy and I don’t consider myself more important than anyone else, but am I blocked or something? When I’ve written comments you don’t respond to me. 🙁

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are not blocked! I try so hard to keep up, but it is literally impossible at this point. I am so sorry your prayer request was missed, Sister Donna...... let me know what you need prayer for so I can be specific for you when I speak to our Father..... leave it right here for me and I will come back and check! so much love to you!

[@athenajorg738]

I cant place your accent.. where are you from? Minnesota?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Michigan! hahaha

[@susanrosales7669]

I love the instant mashed potatoes trick. I had never thought of that. I hate using cornstarch as a thickener. I chop up my beef stew like you do. I have to make your recipe next week. We have lots of cold weather coming here in South Georgia. Stew and soups weather. I make your baguettes at least once a week. I know it by heart now. lol God Bless!