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THE BEST BEEF STEW



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Our stew has tons of flavor thanks to the herbs, red wine and balsamic vinegar. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 bay leaves
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
Additional fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TRADITIONAL BRAISED BEEF STEW



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Best Suited for: Pot Luck/Buffet,Cook once eat twice, What could be more satisfying than a big bowl of hearty stew? One Traditional Braised Beef Stew recipe makes a big batch so there is plenty for company or you can tuck some in the freezer for later.

Provided by jPaul Gaskill

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive or vegetable oil
2 lb (1 kg) stewing beef cubes
¼ cup (50 ml) all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, cut lengthwise into eighths
1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
28 oz (796 ml) can diced plum tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 ml) each worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme (or 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme)
1 bay leaf
½ tsp (2 ml) each salt and pepper
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
½ lb (250 g) scrubbed mini potatoes, quartered
just a pinch ;-) chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat until sizzling hot. Brown meat in 4 batches. Set beef aside; sprinkle with flour.
  • 2. 2. Add garlic and onion to pot; cook 3 to 4 minutes until just softened, adding more oil if necessary. Stir in broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add reserved beef, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  • 3. 3. Simmer covered, on stove-top or in 325°F (160°C) oven for 1 hour until beef is fork tender. Add vegetables; cook 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Garnish each serving with some chopped parsley.
  • 4. • Slow-cooker Version: After Step 2, transfer mixture with carrots and potatoes to 24-cup (6 L) slow-cooker. Cook, covered, on LOW for 8 hours.
  • 5. • Beef Stew Provençial Version: Add 8 oz (250 g) button mushrooms when cooking garlic and onions. Substitute dry red wine for stock. Use thyme (as above) or substitute herbes de Provençe for thyme. Instead of potatoes and carrots, use 2 cups (500 mL) cut green beans and 1/2 cup (125 mL) black olives (pitted and halved).
  • 6. View Original: http://www.beefinfo.org/Default.aspx?ID=10&SecID=4&RecipeID=1

ULTIMATE BEEF STEW



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Ina Garten couldn't possibly have known when she started working on her latest cookbook how much we'd all need comfort food right now. She came up with the concept for Modern Comfort Food more than two years ago, figuring the book would arrive just before the presidential election and that we might be a bit stressed. "Little did I know that 2020 would bring so much more," she says. "Right now I think we just want really simple comforting foods that make us feel good." In many ways, the book seems meant to be. "It was the easiest one I've ever written. I tend to gravitate toward comfort food anyway, and I found that the book just flowed in a way I don't ever remember." Many of the recipes are the culmination of years of experimentation and taste memories. This beef stew was inspired by the takeout stews Ina and Jeffrey ate in their tent when they camped outside Paris in the spring and summer of 1971. "Over the years I learned a lot about what makes beef stew really delicious," she says. "A nice red wine, short ribs instead of chuck. It's a classic recipe, just done in a more modern way."

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
4 ounces small-diced pancetta
3 pounds boneless short ribs, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks (4 1/2 pounds on the bone)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1 cup hearty red wine, such as a Côtes du Rhône or Chianti, divided
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups chopped fennel, trimmed and cored (1 large bulb)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the juices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth, such as College Inn
1 pound carrots, scrubbed and cut 1/2 inch thick diagonally
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, 1-inch diced
10 ounces frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚ F.
  • Heat the oil in a large (11- to 12-inch) Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, season the short ribs all over with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Brown half the meat in the Dutch oven over medium heat, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to a bowl and brown the second batch. (Don't cook them all in one batch or they won't brown!) Transfer the second batch to the bowl and set aside.
  • Off the heat, add the Cognac and 1/3 cup of the wine to the pot, scraping up any browned bits, then simmer over medium heat for one minute. Add the onions and fennel and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Stir the tomatoes and tomato paste into the vegetables. Add the remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and bake for 1 1/4 hours, checking occasionally to be sure the liquid is simmering.
  • Degrease the stew, if necessary. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, cover and bake for one hour longer, until the vegetables and meat are very tender when tested with a fork. Just before serving, stir in the peas and pancetta, taste for seasonings and serve hot in large, shallow bowls.

CLASSIC BEEF STEW



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Aromatic and satisfying, a comforting bowl of beef stew always hits the mark on extra chilly nights. Here, seared pieces of marbled beef simmer away until fall-apart-tender in broth, with punchy aromatics added to it like tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a subtle smokiness.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds beef chuck (preferably grass-fed), cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed, drained, and patted dry
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 carrots (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Yukon Gold potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Dust with flour and shake off excess. Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high, and swirl in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add half of beef in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving fat in pot. Brown remaining beef; transfer to plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Swirl remaining 1 tablespoon oil into pot, still over medium-high heat. Cook onions until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce and wine; boil until mostly evaporated.
  • Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot with broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and cook 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven and stir carrots and potatoes into stew. Cover and continue cooking in oven until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour more. Stir in peas; return to oven for 5 minutes more, just to heat through.
  • Ladle stew into shallow bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve. Cooled stew can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated up to 2 days, or frozen up to 3 months.

BRAISED BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Braised Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 -6 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
2 lbs beef, cut in cubes
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 large onion, cut lenghwise into eighths
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth, good quality (or use consomme)
1 cup dry red wine (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 large bay leaf (or 2 small)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
2 carrots, cut in 1 inch chunks
1/2 lb small potato, scrubbed and quartered
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper.
  • Coat the beef cubes in the flour mixture to coat, shaking off excess flour.
  • Brown the beef very well on all sides, then remove to a plate.
  • Add the garlic, onion, and chili flakes to the pot, cooking 3 or 4 minutes, until soft, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Add the tomato paste; stir with the onion/garlic mixture for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the beef broth and wine to the cooked onions, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the beef back into the pot with, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and the Dijon mustard (if using).
  • Mix well, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer, uncovered on top of the stove, or in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 1 hour, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Add the carrots and potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 30 minutes more, or until veggies are tender.

BEEF ESSENTIALS: MILK BRAISED BEEF STEW



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Braising beef in milk is a very Italian thing to do. When I was just a lad, my Aunt Josephine used to make a very similar recipe to this one. It's difficult to describe the flavor of this dish... You have the sweetness of the milk, combined with the flavor notes of the beef, onions, and mushrooms. So, Yummy. So, you ready......

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Beef

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 lb chuck roast (with nice marbling), cut into bite-sized chunks
1/4 c flour, all-purpose variety, for dusting
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c whole milk
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Chef's Note: Cooking with milk always presents its little problems. For example, the milk solids tend to separate and curdle during the cooking process. I've done two things to improve your chances of success. 1. We are going to pay very close attention to temperature. 2. I changed the traditional recipe from 100 percent milk to 75 percent milk, and 25 percent cream. The additional fat will help to stabilize the milk.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients.
  • 4. Place a rack in the bottom position, and set the oven to 320f (160c).
  • 5. Toss the beef with a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
  • 6. Add the oil to a heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat.
  • 7. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides.
  • 8. Chef's Note: Remove the beef and reserve.
  • 9. Add the mushrooms and onions to the pan, and sauté until the mushrooms begin to brown, and the onions soften, about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • 10. Chef's Note: You may need to add a bit more oil to the pot.
  • 11. Chief's Tip: As the veggies are sautéing, season with a bit of salt and pepper.
  • 12. Reduce the heat to medium low, and then return the beef to the pot.
  • 13. Stir the beef with the veggies, and allow to cook for 4 - 6 minutes.
  • 14. Slowly add the milk and cream to the pot.
  • 15. Bring the mixture up to a light simmer.
  • 16. Cover the pot, and place in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • 17. After 1 hour, reduce the oven temperature to 250f (120c), partially uncover the pot, and bake for an additional hour.
  • 18. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • 19. Chef's Tip: Do a final tasting, and season, if necessary.
  • 20. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 21. Serve with some yummy mash potatoes, or over pasta. Enjoy.
  • 22. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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