true blue beef stew

Name: True Blue Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 1 1/2 pound(s) beef stew meat ( cut in 1/2 inch cubes); 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper, each; 3 - carrots, sliced; 3 - ribs celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, in large dice; 3 clove(s) garlic, micro-planed; 1 quart(s) beef stock, more or less; 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 3 medium potatoes, medium dice; 1 medium onion, diced large; 3 tablespoon(s) flour, butter each for roux; 1 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed on the counter

(3 ratings)

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Recipe by

Sherry Peyton

@SherryPeyton

Las Cruces, NM

This is simply my version of an old standard. It stands on its own with a thick gravy, but also is good over noodles, with biscuits or dumplings, or with just a hunk of good bread. It's the ultimate winter comfort. If you like this recipe, see others at my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

(3 ratings)

yield 6 serving(s)

prep time 30 Min

cook time 4 Hr

Ingredients For true blue beef stew

3 Tbsp

canola oil
1 1/2 lb

beef stew meat ( cut in 1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 c

flour
1 tsp

salt and pepper, each
3

carrots, sliced
3

ribs celery, sliced
1 md

onion, in large dice
3 clove

garlic, micro-planed
1 qt

beef stock, more or less
3 Tbsp

tomato paste
1 tsp

thyme
3 md

potatoes, medium dice
1 md

onion, diced large
3 Tbsp

flour, butter each for roux
1 c

frozen peas, thawed on the counter

How To Make true blue beef stew

1
Heat 3 tables of canola oil in a large stew pot. Dry the meat well with paper toweling. Then toss in the salt/pepper flour until nicely coated. Place in a single layer not crowding in the hot oil and brown on all side, moving them around, and then piling them up to make room for more, until all are done.

2
Add the carrots, celery and onion. Add the thyme, garlic and tomato paste. Add stock to cover,cover with a lid and reduce to low and simmer for three hours.
3
About an hour before ready to eat, add another onion, diced large, and the potatoes.Add more stock if you need to to cover. Make a roux by melting the butter in a small saute pan and adding flour, whisking until encorporated. Cook for about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside until about 10 minutes before eating. Add to the stew and heat to a boil. Add it in parts, waiting for the thickening and stop when you have it to the consistency you wish.
4
Add frozen peas, and turn off. Stir in, and serve.
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