Haystack Stew Recipe

Name: Haystack Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 lbs stew meat, cubed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup canola oil; 4 slices bacon, cooked diced; 1 ½ cups yellow onions, diced; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 3 cups red wine; 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 cup carrot, diced; 2 cups potatoes, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 cups pumpkin or 3 cups butternut squash, cubed; ½ cup pepitas (kernels) or ½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted salted (kernels)

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 lbs stew meat, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup canola oil
4 slices bacon, cooked diced
1 ½ cups yellow onions, diced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups red wine
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup carrot, diced
2 cups potatoes, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cups pumpkin or 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
½ cup pepitas (kernels) or ½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted salted (kernels)

1
Pat meat dry with paper towel.
2
Place in a bowl and sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper.
3
Toss to coat well.
4
Heat oil in a heavy skillet.
5
Add meat cubes and cook until they develop a dark brown crust on all sides.
6
Add bacon, onions and thyme.
7
Cook until onions are transparent.
8
Add red wine and broth.
9
Cover with lid and simmer on low until meat is almost tender and sauce thickens (2-3 hours).
10
Add carrots, potato, celery and pumpkin.
11
Cook until vegetables are tender (20 minutes).
12
Ladle stew into bowls and sprinkle with pepitas.

2543

kcal

Calories

220

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 lbs stew meat, cubed, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Haystack Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Haystack Stew

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