Sam's Beef Stew

Name: Sam's Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 4 cups dark veal or meat stock; 1 large Idaho potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 cups dark veal or meat stock
1 large Idaho potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1

In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.
2

Season the beef with salt and pepper.
3

Toss the beef with the flour.
4

When the oil is hot, add the meat and cook until the meat is browned, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Add the onions, celery and 1 tablespoon of garlic and continue to cook until the vegetables are wilted and golden about six minutes.
6

Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
7

Deglaze the pan with the stock, scraping the browned particles away from the pan.
8

Add the potatoes and carrots.
9

Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
10

Stirring occasionally.
11

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
12

Reseason the stew if necessary.