GARLIC MUSHROOM FRENCH BEEF STEW

Garlic Mushroom French Beef Stew image

Special and sensational are words that come to mind to describe this stew. One bite and you'll know why. It makes a lot, but can easily be halved.-John Maxson, Mason City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 20 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, such as portobello, shiitake and/or oyster), sliced
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a stockpot, brown the beef in oil in batches. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons butter for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in mushrooms, potatoes, broth, wine, basil and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until beef is tender. , In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into stew; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.