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beef stew

Recipe by
sylvia bourque
Moncton, NB

Who doesn't love stew on a cold winter day.

yield 6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beef stew

  • 1 1/2 lb
    boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 c
    sliced leeks
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 c
    low sodium, reduced fat beef broth
  • 1
    whole clove
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 3 c
    each chopped carrots and sliced mushrooms
  • 3 c
    peeled, cubed potatoes
  • 1 tsp
    ground thyme
  • 1/3 c
    tomato based chili sauce
  • 1 c
    light beer
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make beef stew

  • 1
    Spray a large saucepan with non stick spray. Add beef cubes and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add leeks and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the beef broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • 2
    Stir in remaining beef broth, cloves, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring every once in awhile.
  • 3
    Add carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, and thyme. Stir well. Cover and simmer another 40 minutes, until vegetables and meat are tender.
  • 4
    Stir in chili sauce. Combine beer and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to stew. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Stir in parsley and pepper. Remove bay leaf and serve immediately.
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