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skillet stew

crazycook64 avatar
Recipe by
Fay Moreland
@crazycook64
Wichita Falls, TX

My family loves beef stew. We had bad weather & I didn't have any stew meat, so I came up with a way to use what I had. I've also used left over steak, chopped into bite sized pieces too.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For skillet stew

  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground sirloin
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt - divided
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper - divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large
    onion - chopped
  • 2 large
    carrots, chopped
  • 1 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    red wine
  • 3 c
    low sodium, beef broth
  • 2
    4.5 ounce jars whole mushrooms, drained
  • 4 large
    red potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, minced

How To Make skillet stew

  • 1
    Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the heated skillet then add the ground sirloin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper & the worcestershire sauce. Break apart and brown, stir occasionally, remove to a plate & set aside till needed.
  • 3
    Add 2 more 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet then add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, 1 teaspoon of salt & a 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the garlic cook 1 more minute, add the tomato paste, cook another minute. Add the red wine, deglaze the pan & cook for 1 minute, allow it to reduce a little. Sprinkle in the flour, stir constantly & cook for another minute. Stir in the beef broth, mix well. Add back the beef & any juices & the mushrooms, stir to mix. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and arrange over the top of the meat mixture, brush with the remaining olive oil & season with the remaining salt and pepper. Cover & bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover & evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan over the top. Return to the oven, up heat to broil & allow the top to brown a little. Remove from oven & allow it to sit 10 minutes & garnish with parsley before serving .
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