WINTERTIME BRAISED BEEF STEW

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This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to make a double batch. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
2 bay leaves
2 fresh oregano sprigs
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Toss beef with flour and steak seasoning., In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches; remove with a slotted spoon., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, parsnips and carrots; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, wine, jelly, bay leaves, oregano and beef; bring to a boil., Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours. Stir in beans; bake, covered, 30-40 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves and oregano sprigs. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges