BEEF MERLOT CROCK POT

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I changed around an old recipe of mine for beef stew to get this delicious concoction! I sauteed the onions and garlic in bacon fat and then browned the stew meat pieces in it as well. I had a 1/4 Merlot left over so I added that. YUMMY!

Provided by cas navy

Categories     Meat

Time 10h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs stew meat
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 cup merlot (optional) or 1/4 cup other red wine (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat frying pan on HIGH (hot pan, cold grease= NO STICKING!).
  • Add 2 T bacon fat- melt.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic.
  • Turn down heat to medium low- sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Turn up heat to High- get pan really hot.
  • Add more bacon fat or olive oil if pan is dry.
  • Quickly brown meat- let each side get browned.
  • Place browned meat into crock pot.
  • Add 1 cup water to pan to make a beef stock.
  • Add 2 bouillon cubes- stir and break up into stock.
  • Add 1/4 Merlot (or other red wine) optional.
  • Pour over meat in crock pot.
  • Spoon onion mixture over meat.
  • Cover and cook 10 hours on Low.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes (or rice), cooked/buttered broccoli and crusty rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 403.6, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 31.8

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