Father N Law's V-8 Beef Stew

Name: Father N Law's V-8 Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6-8 hearty appetites
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lb top of the round, or beef chuck roast, cubed; 1 tsp dried marjoram; 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated garlic powder; 1 Tbsp granulated onion powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1 Tbsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp coarsely grated black pepper; 1/2 c all purpose flour; 6 Tbsp canola or olive oil, divided; 1 c spanish onions, chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 large can (48 oz) v-8 tomato juice cocktail; 16 oz beef broth; 3 bay leaves; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, optional; 3-4 ribs, celery, chopped (about 3 cups); 3 c carrots, chopped; 6 medium red red skin potatoes, peeled & quartered into eights; 1 c dry red wine; 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar; 6 oz can tomato paste; 32 oz diced tomatoes, undrained

By Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois

In my opinion, my Father in Law made the best Beef Stew I had ever eaten. I was surprised when he offered to share the recipe with me. He has since passed away, and I am so happy that he shared this recipe with me. The flavor is phenominal, the sauce is thick and rich. My Father N Law was a great cook, and I learned a lot from him, this recipe is dedicated in his memory. Every time I make it for the family It reminds me of him. I miss him dearly, but many of his recipes lives on because he was happy to share them with me, and now I make them for his son, who is now my husband.

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We love, love, loved the combination of meat and veggies in this stew. Pure, stewy perfection! Cut taters smaller if you are in a rush - That way you'll ensure they cook through. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 24 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

6-8 hearty appetites

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

3 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 lb

top of the round, or beef chuck roast, cubed
1 tsp

dried marjoram
1 1/2 Tbsp

granulated garlic powder
1 Tbsp

granulated onion powder
2 tsp

kosher salt
2 tsp

dried thyme
1 Tbsp

paprika
1 1/2 tsp

coarsely grated black pepper
1/2 c

all purpose flour
6 Tbsp

canola or olive oil, divided
1 c

spanish onions, chopped
2 clove

garlic minced
1 large

can (48 oz) v-8 tomato juice cocktail
16 oz

beef broth
3

bay leaves
1/8 tsp

red pepper flakes, optional
3-4

ribs, celery, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 c

carrots, chopped
6 medium

red red skin potatoes, peeled & quartered into eights
1 c

dry red wine
1 1/2 Tbsp

brown sugar
6 oz

can tomato paste
32 oz

diced tomatoes, undrained
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How to Make Father N Law's V-8 Beef Stew

Step-by-Step

In a gallon size zip lock bag, add flour, marjoram, garlic & onion powder, salt, thyme, black pepper & paprika. Shake to mix. Add cubed beef a few pieces at a time,coat evenly and remove to a large platter, till all meat has been coated.
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron skillet, add meat a few pieces at a time, being careful not to over crowd the skillet, and brown meat on all sides. Repeat till all meat has been cooked and browned on all sides. Remove from skillet with a large slotted spoon to a large platter.
In a dutch oven or stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat, add onions & garlic, and saute till onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.. Then add meat, V-8 Juice, pepper flakes, if using, bay leaves, beef broth, brown sugar, & stir to mix and allow to cook over low heat for 1 and a half hours, being sure to stir ever 10 to 15 minutes to prevent sticking. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
After 1 1/2 hours stir in carrots, celery & potatoes, red wine, diced tomatoes,& tomatoe paste. Stir till well mixed. Cover with a tight fitting lid & place in preheated oven and allow to continue to cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven, skim off any excess fat, remove bay leaves, and serve over noodles or rice, or with your favorite corn bread recipe.
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