Comforting Beef Stew...just Like Grandma Used to Make
Comforting Beef Stew...just Like Grandman Used to Make might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 415 calories, 32g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up beef broth, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat olive oil on medium low in Dutch oven or big soup pot.
Pour flour into plastic bag (1 gallon).
Place cubed meat inside & shake vigorously.Swirl meat w/ wooden spoon to coat thoroughly.
Pour meat & finely chopped onion into Dutch oven.Wait approximately 1.5 minutes then add 2 tsp of garlic,.remaining flour, salt & pepper. Stir until browned.(Be careful not to burn the garlic).
Add finely chopped carrots, finely chopped celery, diced onions & stir.
Add broth, potatoes, diced onions, remaining garlic, parsley, thyme, basil, then stir.Bring to a boil, stir & reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer for 1.5 hours, stirrin frequently (approx. every 20-30 minutes.).
Add stewed tomatoes, sliced carrots & celery. Stir thoroughly & cook for 25 minutes.
Add mushrooms and peas (if applicable) and stir. Cook for 5 minutes.Spoon soup into bowls & serve w/ toasted sourdough or french bread w/ butter.Allow to cool slightly before eating. (Soup will be scalding hot.) Enjoy :0).