Beef Stew Family Favorite Recipes

SLOW-COOKED FAMILY-FAVORITE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• On waxed paper, sprinkle beef with 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. In 10-inch skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add coated beef; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
• In 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer potatoes, onions and carrots. Add browned beef; sprinkle with any remaining flour mixture. Top with gravy and tomatoes.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Before serving, in small bowl, blend 3 remaining tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup cold water. Stir into stew. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until thickened.

CROCK POT BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Cut roast into 1 1/2 inch bite size chunks and place them in a gallon size resealable bag or other airtight container. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Shake bag until the meat is coated with flour.
• Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom skillet or pot. Add coated meat and brown each piece on all sides.
• While meat is browning, cut potatoes and carrots and place both in the bottom of a crock pot. When meat is browned, layer the meat on top of the potatoes and carrots and leave remaining juices in the skillet.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop and add butter. Melt the butter on medium-high heat, then saute onions and garlic. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. In a small cup, combine cornstarch and cold water. Mix until smooth then add to the liquid mixture in the skillet. This will thicken the liquid. Pour all the contents of the skillet over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot. Add thyme, parsley flakes, and bay leaves.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for approximately 4 hours. 30 minutes before serving check the taste of the broth and add salt, pepper, or seasonings as needed. Allow to cook for another 30 minutes after adding seasonings.
• Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

FAMILY-FAVORITE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In ovenproof Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetables. Heat to full boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto beef mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and stew is bubbly.

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

BEEF STEW-FAMILY FAVORITE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium/high heat and sauté onions, garlic and celery till translucent.
• Add beef and carrots to onion mixture and continue to cook until meat is browned (sometimes I even skip this step if I am in a hurry).
• Add water, beef base, Mrs. Dash and salt and pepper taste.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 2 hours until the meat is nice and tender.
• Add canned vegetables and cook until heated through.
• Serve with dumplings or a nice roll.
• Extra stew can be frozen in a zippy bag.
• ***I slightly undercook the potatoes separately because I found that the potatoes held up better when I froze the stew.

FAMILY FAVORITE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place vegetables in bottom of crock pot.
• Toss beef with flour, shake off excess. Sauté beef in hot oil, optional step but recommended.
• Place beef on top of vegetables Mix juice, onion soup mix, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce; pour on top of mixture.
• Cover and cook on high 20-30 minutes.
• (This is a good time to clean up, or get ready for your day).
• Finish cooking on low for 8 hours.
• Mix in salt and pepper to taste and serve.