Beef Stew

Name: Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 c. butter; 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 5 c. water; 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes; 1/4 c. red wine (optional); 1 tsp. bouquet sauce (optional)

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 c. butter
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 c. water
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 c. red wine (optional)
1 tsp. bouquet sauce (optional)

Directions

1

In large plastic food storage bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.
2

Add beef.
3

Shake to coat.
4

In Dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, coated beef and any remaining flour mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned.
5

Add potatoes, celery, carrots, water and parsley flakes.
6

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
7

Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
8

Add wine and bouquet sauce during last 30 minutes of cooking time.
9

Makes 4 to 6 servings.