OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW
The original recipe comes from my Pressured Cook cookbook, however I've made modifications. It can be prepared in a pressure cooker, crock pot or on the stove top. The key is to use good quality beef and cook until it is 'meltingly' tender. Also don't take any shortcuts. . . follow the directions and brown the meat properly, it really does intensify the flavor. If you are planning to freeze a portion of this stew, cook only the amount of potatoes you need for immediate use, they don't freeze well. Passive work time is calculated using a pressure cooker. Additional time needed for crock pot or stove top preparation. UPDATE: Recently made in the crock-pot and instead of putting the potatoes and carrots in with the meat, I tossed them with about a tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkled with thyme and wrapped in aluminum foil; placed on top of the meat in the crock-pot. About an hour before serving, stirred the veggies into the stew.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Stew
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To flour mix in salt and pepper.
- Dredge beef cubes in flour mixture.
- In large pan add oil and brown beef.
- Remove beef to pressure cooker (or crock pot).
- Add additional oil if required and saute onions for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and broth to deglaze pan.
- Add the wine (if using) and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves and pour over beef.
- Pressure Cooker:.
- Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure.
- Reduce heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 30 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to come down naturally (about 15 minutes).
- Remove the lid and test beef, if not sufficiently tender, return to high pressure for an additional 5 minutes. Again, let the pressure come down naturally.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, potatoes, celery and place carrots on the top.
- Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Reduce the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure.
- If vegetables are not sufficiently tender, set the lid in place and allow them to steam in the residual heat, another minute or two.
- If you would like a thicker gravy, mash a few pieces of potato against the side of the cooker and stir into the stew.
- Crock pot:.
- Place beef, liquids and remaining ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low 12 hours or on high 5 to 6 hours or until tender.
- Serve with fresh biscuits!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2402, Fat 208.4, SaturatedFat 84.5, Cholesterol 280.4, Sodium 596.3, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 34.8
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Faisal Ahmed Memon
[email protected]This beef stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal.
Isabelle Belle
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.
Loretta West
[email protected]This beef stew is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
cap ets
[email protected]I love this beef stew! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Rebecca Friday
[email protected]This beef stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the beef is so tender.
Katalya Rose
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.
SamGlowJan21
[email protected]This beef stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal.
Yeboah Kenneth
[email protected]I made this stew for my friends and they all raved about it. It's a great recipe for a party.
Sisters4life
[email protected]This beef stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the beef is so tender. I love to serve it with some crusty bread.
Elizabeth Meyer
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.
jose bucio
[email protected]This beef stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. I will definitely be making this again.
Kevin Thomas
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.
Nonjabulo Njenje
[email protected]This stew is amazing! I love the way the beef and vegetables cook together. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Md Raja Islam
[email protected]I've been making this beef stew for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Nafeel Mohamed
[email protected]This beef stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the beef is so tender. I served it with some mashed potatoes and it was the perfect meal.
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[email protected]I made this stew last night and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the carrots and potatoes.
Joshua Boiro
[email protected]This beef stew is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. Definitely a keeper recipe!