BEEF STEW - FRUGAL GOURMET STYLE

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This recipe comes to you by way of the Frugal Gourmet, a fellow TV chef that passed away in 2004 amidst a cloud of controversy. He was instrumental in my first glimpses of cooking on TV before there ever was a food or cooking channel and his wit and fun in the kitchen certainly made for creative recipes. I believe he helped...

Provided by Scott Anderson

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb beef chuck roast, cubed (stew meat)
1 large carrot, peeld and sliced
3 large celery stalks, cleaned and sliced
1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced
4 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh grd black pepper
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 large bay leaf
3 c zinfandel (i prefer red, but blush will work in a pinch)
4 Tbsp grapeseed oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste, no salt added

Steps:

  • 1. Place everything, except Grapeseed oil and tomato paste into a Tupperware marinade container. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours, mix around every few hours to make sure everything is evenly coated.
  • 2. Remove the meat from the marinade and save everything. Heat a metallic skillet over medium high heat; don't use a non-stick skillet unless that's all you have. Add in the oil and toss in a small amount of meat, making sure not to crowd the pan to allow even browning. Continue in this fashion until all the meat is cooked; remove from the pan and place into a large glass casserole dish. Add the vegetables and wine, stir in tomato paste until blended, then bring to a boil and gradually pour over browned meat. Place into a preheated 350 degree oven, covered for approximately 2 hours or until meat is fork tender.
  • 3. Remove from the oven and ladle over fresh cooked al dente egg noodles or hot from the oven buttermilk biscuits.

Tina Williams
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


RUBEL ahmed Sivnogor
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This stew is so comforting and delicious. I love the way the vegetables and meat all come together in a flavorful sauce.


Bandu Munasingha
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This is my go-to beef stew recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samsulalam Sujan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


FunnyKids
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This stew is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The meat was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Maybe Today
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I'm not usually a fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the tomatoes and red wine gave it a really rich and flavorful taste.


Muhammad Tahie
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it all in the pot and let it simmer away. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


kimathi derrick
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I was a bit skeptical about using chuck roast for stew, but I'm glad I did. It turned out so tender and juicy. This recipe is definitely a keeper.


polash mahamud
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I've made this stew twice now, and it's been a hit both times. The second time, I added some red wine and mushrooms, and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Meliodas Dragul
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This beef stew recipe is a winner! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup was a breeze.