Beef Stew

2008-11-22
  • 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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