Beef And Vegetables In Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Vegetables In Red Wine Sauce

• Vegetable Oil
• Stewing Beef
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• Sliced Mushrooms
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 3-4 tbsp cold water
• Beef Bouillon Cubes
• Red Wine
• Dried Herbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Beef Gravy Granules
• Self Raising Flour
• 1/4 cup beef suet (or vegetable shortening)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Beef And Vegetables In Red Wine Sauce

1. In a large non-stick pan, brown 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat in batches. Set aside.
2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Sauté 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced) until softened.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 beef bouillon cubes, 1 cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Transfer the browned beef and sautéed vegetables to a 6-quart slow cooker or a large oven-safe casserole dish. Pour the tomato mixture over the beef and vegetables.
5. **Slow Cooker:** Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours. **Oven:** Cover the casserole dish and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
6. **Dumplings (30-40 minutes before the end of cooking time):** In a bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup beef suet (or vegetable shortening), 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
7. Gradually add 3-4 tbsp cold water, mixing until a soft, but not sticky dough forms.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into 8 small balls.
9. Add the dumplings to the slow cooker or casserole dish during the last 30-40 minutes of cooking. If using a slow cooker, switch to high.
10. If desired, thicken the sauce with 2-3 tbsp of gravy granules after cooking for a richer flavor. Serve hot.