Traditional Beef Stew
A Beef Stew all the way from the USA to be enjoyed worldwide.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Total Time: 100 mins
Ingredients
    INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.1 kg Beef Stew Meat
  • 1/4 cup Cake Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion ((Chopped))
  • 5 Clove Garlic ((Minced))
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Red Wine ((Good Quality))
  • 6 cup Beef Stock
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 3 Carrots ((Cut into Chunks))
  • 450 g Potato ((Cut Into 1 cm Cubes))
  • 220 g Button Mushrooms ((Cut in Halfs))
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water
Instructions
    METHOD:
  1. 1. Heat the Olive Olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. While the Oil is heating up add the Beef Stew meat to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle over the Cake Flour, Salt, and Pepper and stir to coat.
  3. 3. Working in three batches: add ⅓ of the meat to the pan and sear turning with tongs until browned on all sides for about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Set all of the meat aside on a clean plate.
  4. 4. Reduce the stovetop heat to medium
  5. 5. Add the Butter to the pot along with the chopped Onion, cook and stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  6. 6. Add in the Garlic and cook stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Then stir in the Tomato Paste and cook for one more minute.
  7. 7. Pour the Red Wine into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. 8. Pour in the Beef Stock, Worcestershire Sauce, Balsamic Vinegar, Bay Leaves, Thyme, and return the seared beef to the pot stir to combine.
  9. 9. Reduce the heat to low (medium-low), cover and simmer for 60 minutes until the Beef insides becoming tender.
  10. 10. After 60 minutes stir in the Carrots, potatoes and Mushrooms.
  11. 11. Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes until Vegetables are tender.
  12. 12. If desired for a thicker stew whisk together the Cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl then whisk into the stew for 1-2 minutes until thick.