Moms Beef Stew
A classic, homemade beef stew with tender meat, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, savory gravy. Comfort food that tastes like home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)
- 6 cups water
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 medium carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water