No Peek Stew
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this hearty No Peek Stew, a melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Packed with tender beef stew meat, chunky potatoes, sweet carrots, vibrant peas, and aromatic seasonings, this one-pot wonder gets its name from the "no peeking" rule—resist the urge to lift the lid as it slow-bakes to perfection. Featuring a rich, savory sauce made with tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, every bite is brimming with deep, comforting flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and a no-fuss, hands-off cooking method, this oven-baked stew is the perfect choice for busy days or cozy family dinners. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal that will delight everyone at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 medium potatoes
- 3 large carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) tomato soup
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 whole bay leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Cut the potatoes, carrots, and celery into bite-sized chunks; dice the onion finely.
In a large, oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven, add the beef stew meat in an even layer.
Scatter the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion over the beef. Add the frozen peas to the top.
In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the sauce.
Pour the sauce evenly over the meat and vegetables in the casserole dish.
Tuck the bay leaves into the mixture for added flavor.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Make sure the seal is secure to prevent steam from escaping.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 3 hours. Do not open the lid or foil during cooking; this is key to the 'No Peek' method.
After 3 hours, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Serve the stew hot, optionally paired with crusty bread for a perfect, hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 829 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 6708 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.8 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.4 g | ||
| Protein | 279.6 g | 559% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 963 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 36.6 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 8280 mg | 176% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
