Beef Stew with Walnuts and Orange Zest |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 255 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes |
salt and pepper |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 onion, chopped |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3 cups beef broth |
2 stalks celery, chopped |
3/4 cup walnut pieces (3 oz.), toasted |
1 tablespoon grated orange zest |
Directions:
1. Season beef lightly with salt and pepper; warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Divide oil and cook in batches to avoid crowding, if needed.)
2. Transfer beef to a slow cooker; pour off all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onion to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. (Mixture will be dry.)
3. Add broth; bring to a boil on high heat, scraping up cooked bits. Pour mixture over beef in slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
4. Before serving, warm 1 Tbsp. oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, walnuts and zest. Cook, stirring often, until blended, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into stew.
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