cold weather essentials: wine marinated beef stew

Name: Cold Weather Essentials: Wine Marinated Beef Stew
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 8 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch (2/5cm) cubes; ## THE MARINADE; 1 cup(s) red wine, i used a pinot noir; 1 cup(s) beef stock, not broth, freshly made, if possible; 2 tablespoon(s) apple-cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 medium bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety; ## THE VEGGIES; 1 medium onion, medium sliced; 2 stalk(s) celery, sliced on the bias; 2 medium carrots, sliced on the bias; 3 slice(s) bacon, diced; 8 ounce(s) button mushrooms (white or brown), stemmed and halved; 14 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes, 1 can, with juice

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 2, 2018

This is not a true beef stew with a thick gravy-like sauce, but lighter with a great combination of veggies in a tomato/wine broth. I worked this recipe around several times before I got what I was looking for. The good news is that when you have 12 houseguests staying with you, nothing ever gets thrown away. The one thing I do guarantee, is that as good as it tastes today; it will be even better tomorrow. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 12 Hr

cook time 8 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield Several

Ingredients

2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch (2/5cm) cubes
THE MARINADE
1 cup red wine, i used a pinot noir
1 cup beef stock, not broth, freshly made, if possible
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
THE VEGGIES
1 medium onion, medium sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced on the bias
2 medium carrots, sliced on the bias
3 slices bacon, diced
8 ounces button mushrooms (white or brown), stemmed and halved
14 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can, with juice

How To Make cold weather essentials: wine marinated beef stew

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

A note on the wine, and the use of what are called: “cooking” wines. If the wine is not good enough to drink, it is not good enough to cook with. Just sayin’
Step 3

For the beef, I am using an Arm Roast
Step 4

If you are not a fan of Worcestershire sauce (because of some of the ingredients), you might want to try this version… Trust me, you will never miss the anchovies. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
Step 5

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 6

Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a saucepan, over medium heat.
Step 7

Let simmer, then remove from the heat.
Step 8

Allow to cool down to room temperature, about 45 minutes, then place into the fridge until nice and cool, an additional 45 minutes.
Step 9

While the marinade is cooling, cut up the beef.
Step 10

Add the cool marinade and the beef to a small bowl, or Ziploc bag, and stick the fridge for about 12 hours.
Step 11

Chef’s Note: You can go up to 24 hours; however, I did not notice any appreciable change to the recipe… 12 hours is fine.
Step 12

Remove the beef from the marinade, and reserve the liquid.
Step 13

Add the veggies to the bowl of your slow cooker, and pour in the reserved marinade.
Step 14

Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat, until beginning to crisp, and then add to the slow cooker.
Step 15

Increase the heat to medium high, and then cook the beef in the rendered bacon fat.
Step 16

Sear all the sides, but do not overcrowd the skillet.
Step 17

Add the seared beef to the slow cooker, and mix with the veggies.
Step 18

Slow cook for 6 - 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and juicy.
Step 19

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 20

Serve in bowls with rolls, or crusty bread. Enjoy.
Step 21

Keep the faith, and keep cooking
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