MUSHROOM BEEF STEW

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Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now and store the rest in the freezer for another meal. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 ounce dried mixed mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Bring broth and dried mushrooms to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. . Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid; finely chop mushrooms. Set aside., Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; set aside 1 tablespoon for sauce. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, to the remaining flour mixture and shake to coat., Brown beef in oil in batches in a Dutch oven. Add portobello mushrooms, carrots and onion; saute until onion is tender. Add garlic, rosemary and rehydrated mushrooms; cook 1 minute. Stir in reserved flour mixture until blended; gradually add mushroom broth., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with egg noodles if desired; top with blue cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers up to 6 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; reheat. Serve with egg noodles if desired; top with blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.