CALIFORNIA BEEF STEW

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Pinched from The Good Housekeeping Cookbook given to me by my Mom in 1974. I've modified it to make it healthier. For a house with kids I would recommend cutting the stew meat smaller and only using 1lb.

Provided by Carol Davis

Categories     Beef

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slice bacon, cut into pieces
2 lb beef stew meat
1 c dry red wine
1 c beef broth
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp instant minced onion
1/4 tsp thyme leaves
1 strip orange peel
18 small pearl onions
3/4 lb small mushrooms
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 10-ounce package frozen peas
1/2 c pitted ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • 1. In large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp; push bacon bits to side of pan. To drippings in pan, add stew meat and cook until well browned. Stir in wine, broth and next 4 ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 2-1/2 hours or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in covered, medium saucepan over high heat, in about 1 inch boiling salted water, cook onions 10 minutes; add mushrooms; cook 5 more minutes; drain.
  • 3. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until blended; stir into stew and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Add onions and mushrooms, frozen peas and olives; cover and cook 10 minutes or until peas are fork-tender.

Gx aviixx
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This was the best beef stew I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again!


Ebhooriaze Lucky
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I made this stew for my family, and they all loved it! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Mirabel Nambawarr
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This stew was delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Joy Pahan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The stew was amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Jabid
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This was a great recipe! The stew was delicious, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Zaryala Noor
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I loved this stew! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Mercy Mecha
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This stew was amazing! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Etse WIlson
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This was the best beef stew I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again!


Showemimo Ebunoluwa
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I made this stew for my family, and they all loved it! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Zahirah Hannie
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This stew was delicious! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again!


Mahdi Hasan
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!


Np gamar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck, and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Ikra Jahan
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This stew was so easy to make, and it tasted like I had been cooking all day! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!


riaz sheikh
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the stew turned out amazing! My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again!


sameer ya
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This beef stew was an absolute delight! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and savory, with a perfect balance of spices. I'll definitely be making this again!


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