Hearty Herb And Cabernet Beef Stew
By
Jennifer Darden
@tipsyculinaryqueen
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This savory pot pairs tender nuggets of beef, fresh veggies, a blend of herbs, and a Cabernet/Shiraz blend! Winter's not going away yet so there's still time to enjoy a steaming bowl of stew.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This a wonderful stew for a chilly fall evening. Adding a fresh salad and some warm, crusty bread would really complete the meal.
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Ingredients
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2 lbstew beef or beef brisket trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
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·salt and pepper to taste
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3 Tbspflour
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5 Tbspcanola oil
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3 ccarrots, cut in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices
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2 cchopped onion cut in 1/2 inch pieces
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1 ccelery, cut in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices
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3 cjacobs creek shiraz cabernet blend (or another dry red wine)
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3-14.5 ozcans beef broth or the equivalent in homemade broth
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3-14.5 ozcans tomatoes
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1 Tbspsweet basil
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1 Tbspdried oregano
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2 cbutter beans (i use fresh that i've frozen so they take a little longer than store bought frozen to cook)
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3 cyukon gold potatoes, cut in 1 inch chunks
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1 1/2 ccorn (i like white shoe peg, either canned or frozen)
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8stalks of fresh thyme, remove leaves from the stalk
How to Make Hearty Herb And Cabernet Beef Stew
- Season beef well with salt and pepper. Dust with flour. Shake off access.
- In small batches, sear on all sides until browned. Remove each to a plate as they are finished.
- Toss carrots, onions, and celery into the pot. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes, until they are starting to color and are crisp tender but not completely done. Remove to another plate.
- Pour in wine and add beef back to pot. Simmer on medium and allow wine to reduce a bit, for about 10 minutes.
- Add beef broth and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour to help meat become tender.
- Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and potatoes, plus your reserved veggies. Cook for about another hour until meat is fork tender and vegetables are done. Stir in corn and fresh thyme and cook for about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.