Lauras Savory Beef Stew Recipes

SAVORY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef and onion in oil over medium-high heat until beef is browned on all sides. Stir in the water, consomme, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the carrots, parsnips, potato and turnip. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.

SAVORY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a dutch oven over medium heat, melt margarine.
• Cook beef in two batches until browned, stirring often.
• Remove beef from dutch oven and set aside.
• Stir in flour.
• Add broth, beer, water, onion, garlic, brown sugar, thyme and pepper.
• Heat to boil.
• Return beef to dish and add potatoes, carrots, celery and mushrooms, stir well to coat.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done.

LAVOHN'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the flour, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge the pieces of beef in the seasoned flour, and brown the beef on all sides in the hot oil.
• Mix together the water, vegetable broth, beef broth, Cabernet wine, thyme, bay leaves, onion, and garlic in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot. Add the beef, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook the stew until beef is very tender and liquid has reduced, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, bring back to a boil, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.
• Mix the cornstarch in a small bowl with a little water until smooth, and stir into the stew. Simmer until thickened, stirring constantly. Adjust salt and pepper before serving.

LAURA'S SAVORY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in skillet. On medium-high heat, sear meat cubes in skillet until browned on all sides. Combine meat and vegetables in roasting pan.
• 2. In a separate bowl, combine canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, basil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Pour mixture over meat and vegetables.
• 3. Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F and bake for 2 hours or until meat is very tender to the fork. Baste occasionally.

SAVORY BEEF STEW FOR 2

Steps:

• Melt shortening in 2-quart saucepan; brown meat.
• Add 1-1/2 cups water, the bouillon cube, garlic, bay leaf, salt, allspice and lemon juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Add onions, potatoes and carrots; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add peas, cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Shake 1/2 cup water and the flour in tightly covered jar until smooth.
• Stir into stew; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir 1 minute.