burt reynold's beef stew

Name: Burt Reynold's Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slice(s) bacon, cut in small pieces; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 pound(s) lean beef (burt recommends chuck), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz); 1/2 can(s) condensed beef broth; 1 cup(s) good, dry burgundy wine; 1 - bay leaf; - pinch of dried thyme; 2 - carrots, chopped coarsely (1 cup, about); 2 stalk(s) celery, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup); 2 - potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 pieces each; 6 - 8 - fresh mushrooms, sliced

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Martha Price

San Jose, CA

Updated on May 3, 2013

In May, 1978 Family Circle magazine published an article containing advice from a young Burt Reynolds on how to be a good date. It included several of Burt's own recipes for at-home entertaining. Here is his recipe for Beef Stew. Burt stated that not only does this make a great meal with the addition of good, crusty bread and a green salad, it also has the advantage of being a 'make ahead' dish, so one need not be distracted from giving attention to one's date!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut in small pieces
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean beef (burt recommends chuck), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1/2 can condensed beef broth
1 cup good, dry burgundy wine
1 - bay leaf
- pinch of dried thyme
2 - carrots, chopped coarsely (1 cup, about)
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
2 - potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 pieces each
6 - 8 - fresh mushrooms, sliced

How To Make burt reynold's beef stew

Step 1

Cook bacon until crisp in a large, heavy pot. Combine flour, salt and pepper; dip beef pieces in flour mixture to coat completely. Brown in fat remaining from bacon, turning often (add a little vegetable oil, if needed).

Step 2

Add onion and garlic; brown a little. Add tomato sauce, broth, wine, bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook slowly for about 1 and 1/2 hours.
Step 3

Add carrots and celery; after about 10 minutes add potatoes and mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables and meat are tender.
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