Beef Stew
photo by BriarCraft
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs lean beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (hot chili pepper sauce)
- 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet (Browning and Seasoning Sauce)
- 2 rutabagas, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
- 4 -6 potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen green pea
- 14 1⁄2 ounces white pearl onions
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 14 1⁄2 ounces beef broth
directions
- Using a 6-8 quart kettle, brown the beef cubes in olive oil.
- Meanwhile, mince the garlic and add it to the pot.
- Add canned tomatoes, 1 can of beef broth, seasonings, Kitchen Bouquet, and rutabagas. Simmer, covered, for 1/2 hour.
- Throughout the cooking process, add water as needed to cover meat and veggies.
- Add the carrots and continue simmering, covered for 1/4 hour.
- Meanwhile, scrub the potatoes and peel them or not, according to your preference. Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Add the potatoes, frozen vegetables, and pearl onions to the pot and continue simmering for about another 1/2 hour, until the potatoes are tender but not soft.
- Empty the 2nd can of beef broth into a bowl and whisk in the corn starch.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the stew. Bring the stew to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until the cornstarch mixture is no longer milky-colored and the liquid in the pot has thickened slightly.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon additional cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and repeat Step 9 until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve in bowls, with hot French rolls or fresh homemade bread on the side.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BriarCraft
Fortuna, California
Member since 2003, when it was RecipeZaar.