Easy Beef Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/2 pounds diced beef chunks.
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1/2 spoon celery seasoning.
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1/2 spoon garlic powder.
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1/2 spoon ground black pepper.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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3-6 spoons extra virgin olive oil.
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3 spoons chilled butter.
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2 cups chopped onions.
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4 minced garlic cloves.
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1 cup dry red wine.
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4 cups of beef stock.
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2 cubes bouillon.
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2 spoons Worcestershire sauce.
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3 spoons canned tomato paste.
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5 big carrots, cut into large chunks.
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1 pound golden baby potatoes, quartered.
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2 dried bay leaves.
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1 sprig of fresh rosemary.
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1 cup frozen green peas.
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1/4 cup icy cold water.
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3 spoons of cornstarch.
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A dash of gravy darkener (optional).
# Instructions:
01 -
Chop beef into bite-size pieces. Trim hard fat, leave the soft bits.
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Sprinkle pepper, garlic powder, and celery over the beef. Toss with flour to coat well.
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Warm up 3 spoons of oil in a pan. Sear beef quickly in batches (about 45 seconds each side). Place into slow cooker once done.
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In the same pan, melt a spoonful of butter. Cook onions for 5 minutes, garlic for another minute.
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Pour wine into the pan. Stir and loosen all the tasty browned bits. Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
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Toss in all ingredients except for peas, butter, cornstarch mix, and gravy color.
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Set the cooker on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
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Put frozen peas in for the last 15 minutes. Take out rosemary and bay leaves before serving.
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Mix water and cornstarch. Stir the mixture into the stew to make the sauce thicker.
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Turn off the heat and mix in 2 spoons of butter until it’s glossy.
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Add a few drops of gravy color for a richer look, if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Good in the fridge for up to three days, or freezer for three months.
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Chuck roast is the best cut to use.
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Searing a whole roast adds extra flavor.
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Grape juice or broth can replace wine.
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Try adding beer for an Irish twist.
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Feel free to throw in any veggies you enjoy!