Autumn Superb Beef Stew Recipes

Steps:

• 1. PLEASE NOTE: You will need a 6 to 6-1/2 quart slow cooker, or, a large pot.
• 2. Get all your ingredients together.
• 3. Place the beef stew meat in the crock pot along with 3 cans of the beef broth
• 4. Wash the potatoes..
• 5. slices the potatoes in half length-wise, then cut the potatoes in large chuck,
• 6. Place the potatoes on top of the stew meat.
• 7. Take carrots and wash them, then chop in large chucks. Place carrots on top of potatoes.
• 8. take the celery, wash and trimmed.
• 9. Split the celery down the middle.
• 10. Chop in large chucks. Take the celery and place on top of carrots.
• 11. Take the mushrooms and wash them.
• 12. Chop the mushrooms in large pieces. Place on top of celery.
• 13. Take the white onions, peel and cut into half. Then cut into large chucks. Place the onions on top of the mushrooms.
• 14. Take the thyme, salt and pepper and place in stew. NOTE: you can take a sprig of thyme and a slotted spoon and take the thyme and pull it thru the slotted spoon.
• 15. Take diced tomatoes and tomatoes sauce and pour on the top of the stew mixture.
• 16. Take the bay leaves and place in the stew.
• 17. Cook on high for 4 hours. Stirring occasionally. Turn down to low for 5 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
• 18. About 30 to 45 minutes before serving, mix 4 tbsp of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of water together, until smooth. Pour into stew mixture a little at a time. You may not need all of the mixture, depends on how thick you want it. NOTE: REMOVE THE BAY LEAVES AT THIS TIME!!!
• 19. I used a crusty french bread with butter, garlic and parsley. This is a great meal. You could also make a salad with this. ENJOY!!!

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.

Steps:

• Combine salt, pepper and paprika; toss with beef. In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown beef in oil. Sprinkle with flour; stir well. Add water, onion, tomato sauce, bouillon, caraway seeds and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add potatoes, turnips and carrots; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours., Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.