Awesome Beef Stew
Total Time
Prep: 35 min. Cook: 180 min.
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
1 - 2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut in 1/2" cubes
1 large yellow onion, large diced
1 cup green and red bell pepper, large diced
4 large sliced carrots, approx. 1/4" slices
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 Tbsp Worchestireshire sauce
1 cup burgundy wine
1 12 oz can diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
Salt, pepper and favorite seasoning (I used Paul Prudohm's Salt Free seasoning mix) to taste
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, chopped coarsely (1/2" cubes)
Directions
Season beef with salt, pepper and seasoning
Brown beef in batches and set aside
Saute carrots for approx. 5-7 minutes (til slightly carmelized) then add onions and peppers until transluscent
Add garlic and saute until fragrant (about a minute)
Add tomato paste, stir to mix and cook about 3 minutes
Add Worchestireshire sauce and wine. Stir bottom of pot to get up the brown bits. Bring to low boil for about 3-5 minutes
Add canned tomatoes and return beef to the pot and let flavors combine under a rapid simmer for about 5 minutes
Add beef broth, bay leaf and season with salt, pepper and seasoning to taste.
Cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a heat to a healthy simmer for approx. 1 hour.
Add potatoes and continue simmering for 1 more hour.
