Basic Beef Stew Recipe

1. 1

   Trim excess gristle and fat from meat.

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   Do not worry about getting every bit.

3. 3

   Season flour with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Dust meat with flour to dry surface.

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   Heat oil in large Dutch oven or possibly deep skillet on medium-high heat.

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   Brown meat in batches; don't crowd pan.

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   Remove to bowl; reserve.

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   Saute/fry onion in residue oil to brown lightly, about four min at medium-high.

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   Stir in garlic and any remaining seasoned flour for a few seconds.

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    Add in red wine; bring to a boil to cook off alcohol.

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    Return meat and any liquid to pot.

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    Add in beef broth, Worcestershire, tomatoes.

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    Bring to boil.

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    Reduce to simmer, covered, for one hour.

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    Add in potatoes, carrots, celery and parsley; simmer one hour more or possibly till tender.

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    This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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