Stewing Beef

Stewing Beef

Coat beef lightly with seasoned flour, if desired. Slowly brown beef in oil in heavy pan. Drain. Cover beef with liquid; cover and simmer over low heat on stove or in 325°F oven per chart until fork-tender.

BEEF CUT THICKNESS
(inches)
TOTAL COOKING TIME
Beef for Stew 1 to 1 1/2 pieces 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours
Shank Crosscut 1 1/2 thick 2 to 3 hours

All cooking times are approximate and are based on removing beef directly from refrigerator.