FATHER N LAW'S V-8 BEEF STEW

Father N Law's V-8 Beef Stew image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 lb top of the round, or beef chuck roast, cubed
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 1/2 Tbsp granulated garlic powder
1 Tbsp granulated onion powder
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp coarsely grated black pepper
1/2 c all purpose flour
6 Tbsp canola or olive oil, divided
1 c spanish onions, chopped
2 clove garlic minced
1 large can (48 oz) v-8 tomato juice cocktail
16 oz beef broth
3 bay leaves
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
3-4 ribs, celery, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 c carrots, chopped
6 medium red red skin potatoes, peeled & quartered into eights
1 c dry red wine
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
6 oz can tomato paste
32 oz diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

1. In a gallon size zip lock bag, add flour, marjoram, garlic & onion powder, salt, thyme, black pepper & paprika. Shake to mix. Add cubed beef a few pieces at a time,coat evenly and remove to a large platter, till all meat has been coated.
2. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron skillet, add meat a few pieces at a time, being careful not to over crowd the skillet, and brown meat on all sides. Repeat till all meat has been cooked and browned on all sides. Remove from skillet with a large slotted spoon to a large platter.
3. In a dutch oven or stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat, add onions & garlic, and saute till onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.. Then add meat, V-8 Juice, pepper flakes, if using, bay leaves, beef broth, brown sugar, & stir to mix and allow to cook over low heat for 1 and a half hours, being sure to stir ever 10 to 15 minutes to prevent sticking. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
4. After 1 1/2 hours stir in carrots, celery & potatoes, red wine, diced tomatoes,& tomatoe paste. Stir till well mixed. Cover with a tight fitting lid & place in preheated oven and allow to continue to cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven, skim off any excess fat, remove bay leaves, and serve over noodles or rice, or with your favorite corn bread recipe.
5. See my favorite recipe for Mama's Buttermilk Corn Bread https://www.justapinch.com/print/bread/savory-bread/mamas-buttermilk-corn-bread.html