SPICY, HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

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Categories     Beef     Vegetable     Stew     High Fiber     Back to School     Dinner

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds lean beef cut in 1 ½ inch cubes
2 tablespoons fat
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper or red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Chili Powder (essential for this stew)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons "Fuller's Fine Herbs Beaujolais Blend" or oregano
4 cloves (whole cloves the spice)
2 tomatoes chopped or one 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 raw red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cups meat stock
2 cups boiling water
6 small red potatoes cut in half
6 small carrots, sliced 1 inch thick
6 small onions or two whole onions quartered & peeled
3-4 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup of fresh peas (can also use green beans)

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy skillet with the oil. Brown the meat over medium high heat turning as needed; sprinkle with sugar and continue to brown. Then dust lightly with flour and continue to brown. Add the tomatoes, red pepper, herbs, bay leaf, cloves, beef stock and boiling water. Cover and simmer over low heat about 1 ½ hours or until meat is tender. Add the vegetables except the peas or beans and combine. Continue to cook 30 minutes longer. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with French bread or homemade buttermilk biscuits.

Mada Ali
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Meh.


Aisha Al Shirazi
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This stew was a disaster! The beef was tough and the vegetables were mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mriza Mubashir
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The stew was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it was much better. Next time, I will also brown the beef before adding it to the stew.


Raj kumar limbu
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This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of vegetables, including carrots, potatoes, and celery, and the result was a hearty and delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Pratistha Devkota
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


KIRMINA GAYED
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This hearty beef and vegetable stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I especially loved the addition of the red wine, which gave the stew a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be