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.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Cut the potatoes, carrots, and celery into bite-sized chunks; dice the onion finely.

Step 3

In a large, oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven, add the beef stew meat in an even layer.

Step 4

Scatter the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion over the beef. Add the frozen peas to the top.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the sauce evenly over the meat and vegetables in the casserole dish.

Step 7

Tuck the bay leaves into the mixture for added flavor.

Step 8

Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Make sure the seal is secure to prevent steam from escaping.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

After 3 hours, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 11

Serve the stew hot, optionally paired with crusty bread for a perfect, hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2999 grams (2999.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3596

Total Fat 150.60g	193%
Saturated Fat 58.70g	294%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 829mg	276%
Sodium 6708mg	292%
Total Carbohydrate 262.90g	96%
Dietary Fiber 35.80g	128%
Total Sugars 73.40g
Protein 279.60g	559%

Vitamin D 87IU	437%
Calcium 963mg	74%
Iron 37mg	203%
Potassium 8280mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 29.8%