Beef Stew
2008-11-22- Course: Main Dishes
- Yield : 8
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 1:15 h
- Ready In : 1:45 h
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This is a great comfort food!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew or top round beef cut in two inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive or canola oil divided
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup beer (the darker the better)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds red potatoes chunky cut
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 1 or 2 yellow banana pepper
- salt, black pepper, garlic powder to taste
- Cajun seasonings to taste
Directions
Step 1
Season beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and Cajun seasonings.
Step 2
In a medium pot, brown the beef in 2 tablespoons oil; set aside.
Step 3
Add the remaining oil and saute the onion and banana pepper until onion is soft and clear (5 minutes). Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and saute for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the flour and cook one minute.
Step 5
Add the beer and deglaze the bottom of the pan.
Step 6
Add the broths, the meat cover and simmer for one hour.
Step 7
Bring the temperature up and stir in the potatoes and carrots. Cook covered until the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
Step 8
Add the peas and cabbage and cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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