🌾 Agape Love Daily Chuckwagon Recipe – March 2, 2026🍲 Homestead Beef, Potato & Green Bean Camp Stew

🍲 Homestead Beef, Potato & Green Bean Camp Stew

A steady, comforting stew with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and bright green beans — warm enough for winter, fresh enough for March.

Serves: 6–8Cook Time: 50–60 minutes

This stew feels grounding but not heavy — perfect for the early days of March when the air is still cool but hope is peeking in.

🥩 Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed

• 2 tbsp butter or bacon grease

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 medium potatoes, diced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 1½ cups green beans (fresh or frozen)

• 4½ cups beef broth

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce

🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the BeefIn a Dutch oven, heat butter or bacon grease over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides (about 5–6 minutes).

2. Build the Flavor BaseAdd onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.

3. Add VegetablesStir in potatoes, carrots, and green beans.

4. Create the StewAdd diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, pepper, salt, and Worcestershire if using.

5. Simmer SlowBring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40–45 minutes, until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.

6. ServeLadle into bowls and serve with cornbread or warm biscuits.

🤠 Chuckwagon Tip

Adding green beans gives a subtle brightness — a small nod toward spring while still keeping that hearty camp-style comfort.