Best Savoury Beef Recipes

PURITY COOKBOOK SAVOURY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Cut stewing beef up into bite-size pieces and toss with the 1/4 cup flour in a large mixing bowl.
• Using a large covered skillet, melt the shortening in the skillet over fairly high heat and dump beef & any remaining flour into the skillet. Begin stirring as it browns; after a few minutes, add the chopped onion into the skillet and continue to stir until the meat is all well browned.
• Sprinkle the salt, Accent, garlic powder & black pepper over the contents of the skillet, then add the tomato juice & bay leaf. Stir to mix, then lower heat, put on the lid & let it stew gently for 1 1/2 hours. You may lift the lid & stir occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the skillet -- it will become very thick.
• After this first stewing period, stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, water, parsley & worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil again, give it a good stir, then lower the heat, cover & let it stew gently for another hour.
• During the last 10 minutes, remove lid, add the 1/2 cup frozen peas -- cook for the remaining 10 minutes, permitting the liquid to cook down a bit and the peas to heat through.

WEIGHT WATCHER'S RICH AND SAVOURY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a nonstick Dutch oven set over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 teaspoons of the drippings from the Dutch oven.
• Meanwhile, pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels; Put the beef, flour, paprika and Montreal steak spice and flour in a large zip-close plastic bag. Shake the bag until the beef is evenly coated with the flour.
• Heat the drippings in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef.
• (Don't worry if it looks like it is overcooking -- once you add the veggies the crust on the bottom of the pan will scrape up easily and will add flavour and richness to the stew!).
• Crumble the bacon; set aside.
• Add the onions, carrots, celery, turnip, mushrooms, green beans and garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring frequently to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the onions are golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the beef, bacon, beer, coffee, beef broth, ketchup, HP sauce, Splenda Brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, 2 hours. Add the potatoes and simmer until the beef and potatoes are fork-tender, about 40 minutes.
• Add more beef broth if it becomes too dry as the potatoes cook.
• Gradually mix the corn starch with water in a seperate cup until smooth. Add to the simmering stew. Stir until thickened.
• Mix in Herbes de Provence 15 minutes prior to serving.

SAVOURY BEEF STEW (OR BUFFALO, MOOSE, VENISON)

Steps:

• Dredge beef in flour.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet, add meat & brown slowly. Transfer the meat to a large pot.
• Add onion and garlic to pan - saute until onion is soft (don't burn) and then add to pot with the meat.
• Add tomato sauce, worcestershire, boullion, and parsley - add 2 - 3 cups of water so that the meat is covered. Simmer at low heat for 1 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season at this stage to taste with salt & pepper, add more bouillon or other spices that you like.
• Peel and cut up the potatoes and carrots to desired size, dice the celery. I cut the potatoes into about 1 1/2" cubes, and the carrots in thick diagonal slices. If you want it to cook a little faster cut them smaller, and it will reduce your cooking time. Place all in large bowl and cover with cold water until ready to use.
• When stew meat is tender, typically in about an hour, you can add the vegetables. Drain the vegetables well and add them directly to the stew. Add some water if needed to make sure the vegetables are covered (sauce should just cover the vegetables). Cook on medium/low heat another 45 - 60 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender (not mushy!).

SAVOURY BEEF

Steps:

• In a large, heavy saucepan, cook the onions in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden.
• Add the beef, salt, pepper and 3 tblsps of the vinegar.
• Cook over moderate-high heat, stirring, for 12-15 minutes, or until the beef is nicely browned.
• Add the cumin, turmeric, garlic and bay leaves, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tblsps vinegar and the flour; whisk in ½ cup of the broth into this mixture.
• Add the flour mixture to the beef.
• Add the remaining 1 ½ cups broth and tomato paste.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and simmer, stirring and adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
• Cook for 30 minutes, or until beef is tender.