Beef Stew
Beef Stew

Hey everyone, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, beef stew. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Beef Stew is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Beef Stew is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

Served with fresh bread and a salad, this hearty beef stew is a family favorite. It can be made fresh, browning the meat then tossing all the ingredients together in the slow cooker, or it can be prepared ahead of time for freezing and quick assembly for a quick crock pot meal when you need it! Beef stew meat breaks down and becomes more tender the longer you cook. Two hours is typically the sweet spot for beef stew unless you're cooking a slow-cooker stew.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook beef stew using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Beef Stew:
  1. Make ready 1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut in bite sized pieces
  2. Take 6 medium size potatoes, cut in chunks
  3. Make ready 2 large carrots, cut in chunks or baby carrots
  4. Take 1 medium onion, cut in chunks
  5. Take 2 celery stalks, cut in 1 inch pieces
  6. Make ready 1 can mushrooms
  7. Prepare 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  8. Prepare 2-3 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste
  9. Prepare Salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire for seasoning
  10. Get 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons cold water

I took the great base recipe, and tweaked it with a compilation of reviewer recommendations. The end result is a winner, to be sure. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. Beef stew is a cold weather essential.

Instructions to make Beef Stew:
  1. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Brown in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil.
  2. Add browned meat to crockpot.
  3. Add vegetables.
  4. Add broth and ketchup or tomato paste.
  5. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. You can also use pressure cooker or stovetop. If using stovetop, simmer on low until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking/ scorching.
  6. Optional. If you like a thicker gravy, mix equal amounts cornstarch and cold water (2-3 tablespoons). Whisk together to make a slurry. Slowly add slurry to finished stew, a tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness.

Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. Beef stew is a cold weather essential. Read on to get all the hot deets on this ultra-comforting stew. Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.

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