true blue beef stew
This is simply my version of an old standard. It stands on its own with a thick gravy, but also is good over noodles, with biscuits or dumplings, or with just a hunk of good bread. It's the ultimate winter comfort. If you like this recipe, see others at my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com
prep time
30 Min
cook time
4 Hr
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat ( cut in 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
- 3 - carrots, sliced
- 3 - ribs celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, in large dice
- 3 cloves garlic, micro-planed
- 1 quart beef stock, more or less
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 3 medium potatoes, medium dice
- 1 medium onion, diced large
- 3 tablespoons flour, butter each for roux
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed on the counter
How To Make true blue beef stew
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Step 1Heat 3 tables of canola oil in a large stew pot. Dry the meat well with paper toweling. Then toss in the salt/pepper flour until nicely coated. Place in a single layer not crowding in the hot oil and brown on all side, moving them around, and then piling them up to make room for more, until all are done.
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Step 2Add the carrots, celery and onion. Add the thyme, garlic and tomato paste. Add stock to cover,cover with a lid and reduce to low and simmer for three hours.
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Step 3About an hour before ready to eat, add another onion, diced large, and the potatoes.Add more stock if you need to to cover. Make a roux by melting the butter in a small saute pan and adding flour, whisking until encorporated. Cook for about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside until about 10 minutes before eating. Add to the stew and heat to a boil. Add it in parts, waiting for the thickening and stop when you have it to the consistency you wish.
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Step 4Add frozen peas, and turn off. Stir in, and serve.
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