GRANDMAS BEEF STEW

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This is my updated, documented version of my grandma's delicious beef stew - care packages of it kept me going through cold Ottawa winters in university and always was a source of comfort. Now I'm attempting to return the favour! It really is a "throw in whatever you have" recipe, so have fun with it.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Stew

Time 8h

Yield 4 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

15 ounces round steaks
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion
3 large carrots
9 celery ribs
5 cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 large red peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped green beans
4 garlic cloves
2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can no-salt-added corn
5 red new potatoes, halved or 5 red new potatoes, quartered
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas
3 1/2 tablespoons Signature Secrets culinary thickener

Steps:

  • Cube the steak and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large, heavy pot (I used enameled cast iron).
  • Add the steak and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and bring back to temperature, then add the onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms and peppers.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Add the cauliflower, beans, garlic, fresh tomatoes, corn and potatoes and stir inches.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth and stir in the salt, cocoa, allspice, cumin, thyme, paprika, Worcestershire, soy sauce, ketchup and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and add back the beef.
  • Partially cover and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Cover the pot completely and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the peas and Veloutine, bring back to a boil and cook until thickened.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

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