Ann S Shopping Trip Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Ann S Shopping Trip Beef Stew

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Soft Breadcrumbs
• Tapioca
• Green Peas
• Onions
• Carrots
• Celery
• Green Pepper
• Salt
• Sugar
• Burgundy Wine

How to Make Ann S Shopping Trip Beef Stew

1. In a large (6-quart) oven-safe Dutch oven or casserole dish, spread 1.5 lbs of cubed beef stew meat.
2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 3 cloves minced garlic.
3. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour over the vegetables and beef, and stir to coat.
4. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth, 1 cup of red wine (optional, can substitute with additional broth), 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and cook at 250°F (120°C) for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender. Stir gently after 3 hours.
6. Remove the bay leaf before serving. If desired, thicken the stew by mixing 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water and stirring it into the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping. This stew freezes well for future meals!
8. For a slow cooker version: Follow steps 1-4, then cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.