Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 130 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a basic beef stew recipe. Please feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices and vegetables to make this recipe your own . Serve with crusty bread and a tossed green salad for a complete meal. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/2-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut) |
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil |
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine) |
1 medium onion, sliced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed |
2 1/4 cups peeled cubed potatoes |
2 cups carrots, sliced thickly |
1 cup sliced celery (optional) |
2 cups sliced green beans (or 1 1/2 cups peas) |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
3. Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
4. Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
5. Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
6. Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
7. Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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