Beef Stew
Beef Stew

Hello everybody, it is Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, beef stew. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Stifado is a Greek beef stew and my all-time favorite Greek dish. Chunks of tender beef are cooked with shallots in a rich aromatic tomato sauce. Serve with boiled rice and a good supply of crusty bread to mop up the rich sauce!

Beef Stew is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look wonderful. Beef Stew is something that I’ve loved my whole life.

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

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

Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. With switched-up ingredients and creative twists, these variations elevate the classic from familiar to fabulous. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

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.

Heat a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. 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. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves.

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