The Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe

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The Ultimate Beef Stew
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Directions:

  1. Preheat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with the oil and butter.
  2. While the pan is heating, arrange the flour on a large dish. Season the cubed beef with some salt and freshly ground black pepper and then toss in the flour to coat. Shake off the excess flour and add the beef chunks in a single layer to the hot pan, being careful not to over crowd the pan, you might have to work in batches. Thoroughly brown all of the cubes on all sides. Once all the meat has been browned remove it to a plate and reserve.
  3. Add the wine to the pan and bring up to a simmer while you scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon being sure to loosen up all those tasty bits. Once the wine has gotten hot add the browned meat, thyme, smashed garlic, orange zest strip, ground cloves, freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste, bay leaves and beef stock. Bring the mixture up to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the liquids start to thicken, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 1/2 hours.
  4. After 2 hours add halved potatoes, sliced carrots, pearl onions and mushrooms, along with a pinch of sugar to balance out the acid from the red wine. Turn the heat up slightly and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes more, until the vegetables and meat are tender. Add the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking. Season with salt and pepper and remove the thyme sprigs.
  5. To serve, place the stew in a soup bowl, garnish with parsley, drizzle with olive oil and add a dollop of Horseradish Sour Cream. Right before serving add a slice of Toasted Peasant Bread, half way submerged in the stew.
  6. Horseradish Sour Cream:
  7. Combine sour cream, prepared horseradish and a drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add a dollop of the mixture on top of the stew and garnish with chopped chives.
  8. Toasted PePreheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  9. Put a sheet pan in the oven so that it gets good and hot.
  10. Place the bread slices on the hot sheet pan. Drizzle the bread with the extra-virgin olive oil bake for 5 minutes, until the bread is nicely toasted. Rub the bread slices with the garlic cloves, and discard garlic. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  11. Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 295.29 Kcal (1236 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.51g 36%
Cholesterol 22.06mg 7%
Sodium 72.97mg 3%
Potassium 199.23mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.97g 4%
Sugars 1.91g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 8.56g 17%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 24.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.34 Kcal (902 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.14g 36%
Cholesterol 16.09mg 7%
Sodium 53.22mg 3%
Potassium 145.29mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.46g 4%
Sugars 1.39g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 6%
Protein 6.24g 17%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 17.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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