LICK THE PLATE CLEAN BEEF (OR PORK!) STEW

Lick The Plate Clean Beef (Or Pork!) Stew image

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Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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6 Tbsp flour, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper, divided
1 1/2 lb beef or pork stew meat, 1" cubes
1 onion, chopped
canola or vegetable oil for frying meat
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
4 c beef broth
3/4 tsp dried thyme
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4" slices

Steps:

1. In large plastic bag, combine 4 T. flour, salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add beef and shake to coat.
2. In dutch oven, brown beef in oil. (In batches, if necessary.)
3. Remove beef and set aside. Add onion to pan and cook until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in remaining flour and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add beef and thyme.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours.
5. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and bake 1 hour longer until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve with warm, crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up all of the wonderful gravy.