English Beef Stew Recipes

ENGLISH ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the outside of the roast on all sides in the butter. After the roast is browned, add 1/2 cup water to the pan, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sage, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint onto the roast. Place onion and garlic into the pan if desired, and season with seasoning salt and red pepper flakes, if using.
• Cover the pot, and place the roast in the oven for 2 to 3 hours depending on how well done you prefer the meat to be. 2 hours for rare, and 3 for well done. Removed finished roast to a pan to keep warm.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet. Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Mix until a smooth paste is formed. Return to medium heat, and season with remaining sage and mint. Stir in the liquid from the roasting pan, and boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened. Remove from heat. Slice the roast and serve with gravy poured over the meat.

TRADITIONAL BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

ENGLISH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Brown beef over medium heat. Sprinkle with sugar; cook until well browned. (The sugar adds to the browning process.).
• Sprinkle with the flour and brown well.
• Add broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add thyme, salt, pepper, green peppers and garlic. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Add onions, celery, carrots and simmer 15 minutes more.
• Then add the peas, green beans and potatoes. Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender.

ENGLISH BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Peel and chop all vegetables.
• Brown steak in a large stockpot.
• Add water to cover.
• Add all vegetables.
• Pour over gravy granules.
• Aimmer for 2 hours.
• Make dumplings by combining 2oz suet, 4oz plain flour and a little water. Separate into small balls and roll in flour. Add to top of stew half an hour before end of cooking. They are ready when well risen.
• This recipe freezes very well and is a weekly meal in our home.

ENGLISH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• 1. Roll the beef cubes in the flour. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the canola oil. Add the beef and sauté a few pieces of beef at a time. When all beef has been browned, add the boiling water to the pan.2. Add the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender.3. Add the onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes. Let simmer about 30 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.EXCHANGES1 Starch3 Lean MeatNUTRITION FACTSCalories 256 Calories from Fat 82Total Fat 9 grams Saturated Fat 2 gramsCholesterol 65 milligramsSodium 183 milligramsTotal Carbohydrate 20 grams Dietary Fiber 3 grams Sugars 7 gramsProtein 23 grams