SLOW-SIMMERED BURGUNDY BEEF STEW

Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef Stew image

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me about 25 years ago. Ever since then, it's been a go-to whenever I need good food without a lot of fussing. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat (1-1/4-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups water
1 cup Burgundy wine or beef stock
3 medium potatoes (about 1-1/3 pounds), peeled and quartered
1 cup fresh mushrooms, halved
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Additional water, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Toss beef with flour and salt to coat lightly; shake off excess. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove from pan., Add bouillon, parsley, seasoning, 2 cups water and wine to same pan; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add beef; return to a boil. Transfer to oven; bake, covered, 1 hour., Stir in vegetables and, if desired, thin with additional water. Bake, covered, until beef and vegetables are tender, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein.