This recipe turned out great. I'm new to cooking, and didn't find a seasoning packet, but everything was still really good!

Since i was just making it for myself, I only used 1 lb. of meat, and it was just fine with so many vegetables included, too!

For a substitute to the beef stew seasoning packet, you can use Lipton Beefy Onion soup mix. I have found it works great.

The beef stew seasoning packet I used was McCormick's Beef stew seasoning which can be found by their other packets.

My boyfriend made this. it was good!

It turned out great. Excellent recipe and easy to do for anyone. I love to cook and this would be easy for anybody to do.

We have always just use the beef broth as a "seasoning", works just fine.

The flavors were VERY good. I only used a 2lbs. of meat because I was cooking for my husband and I only, and kept the amounts of vegetables the same. I used fresh carrots instead of canned. And found it was a little too salty and beefy. I think if you cut the bouillion down to one cube and a half a pack of the McCormick seasoning packet and change the canned potatoes to fresh it would be perfect!

The carrot slices I used were flash frozen chips or slices; fresh may also be used. Sorry for any misinformation, I realize reading above that the carrots weren't specified as fresh, frozen or canned. I also agree with Gretchen that if one is reducing the amount of meat used the seasoning should also be reduced.

These portions work great but I use beef stew meat and cook on low for 8-10 hours. I also used fresh potatoes and beef broth instead of water and seasoning. If you do this make sure you wait until the last hour of cooking time to add the corn and beans.

Obviously if you cut the recipe by using less meat you would have to use less seasoning. I can't believe there are people out there who do not realize this fact of common sense.

Beni, Please be polite...we are here to learn!

This is a great recipe, I also add a little liquid smoke to mine and it is great, gramps always has the best ideas. If you use this idea, remember not to add too much, it is very strong.

The recipe can be altered according to taste and preference, the measures of seasoning do not have to be precise... A packet of Lipton recipe soup mix or McCormick's beef stew seasoning can taste just fine in 2 lbs of meat or 7 lbs of meat depending on preference as well as other liquids an ingredients added to the stew... get a grip!

You can buy stew meat already cut up. Season with season salt, garlic & onion powder, and pepper. Add a green pepper, onion, and celery with fresh meat and then add can of beef broth mixed wit water, enough to cover meat and veggies. Let simmer on low for 5-6 hours. Add fresh potatoes and carrots. Turn up eye to mid-med. Add can of green beans, Lima beans. Cook for 45 min. Add corn and peas. Cook for 20 min. Add a small can of tomato past, and 2 med can of tomato sauce. Let cook for additional 30 min. While cooking, mix up some cornbread and serve. Enjoy

You can cut down on sodium by cutting back on bouillon by adding a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce - adds flavor without as much sodium.