The Most Complicated Basic Beef Stew. Recipe

Name: The Most Complicated Basic Beef Stew.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Stew beef, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; garlic salt to taste; minced fresh parsley to taste and garnish; 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 bay leaves; 1 14 oz. can beef consomme; 1 14 oz. can mushroom or vegetable broth; 1 bottle (12 oz.) dark beer; brown or porter recommended.; 2 small carrots; diced.; 1 can small white or Great Northern beans.; 2 medium onions; diced; 3 large garlic cloves; minced; 1 small can of tomato paste; 1 pkg shitake mushrooms to taste; sliced; 1 package enoki mushrooms to taste; 1/2 package frozen peas; thawed; 1 large handful of loose baby spinach; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; olive oil for browning

Servings: persons

2 pounds Stew beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
garlic salt to taste
minced fresh parsley to taste and garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
1 14 oz. can beef consomme
1 14 oz. can mushroom or vegetable broth
1 bottle (12 oz.) dark beer; brown or porter recommended.
2 small carrots; diced.
1 can small white or Great Northern beans.
2 medium onions; diced
3 large garlic cloves; minced
1 small can of tomato paste
1 pkg shitake mushrooms to taste; sliced
1 package enoki mushrooms to taste
1/2 package frozen peas; thawed
1 large handful of loose baby spinach
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
olive oil for browning

1
In large bowl, combine 3 tbls flour, thyme, and beef. Season with parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
2
In a skillet, on medium high heat, brown the meat in batches. Approx 5 minutes.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
Add onions, and carrots to drippings in pan. Add more oil if necessary. Saute until onions are soft. Remove and set aside.
5
Lastly, saute mushrooms and garlic in pan. Remove and set aside.
6
Transfer beef to pot. Add consomme, beer, and 1/2 can tomato paste, marjoram, tarragon, basil, bay leaves, black pepper and salt. Cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7
Add carrots, onions, peas, mushrooms, beans with liquid and spinach and continue simmering about 60 minutes until tender. Garlic salt to taste.
8
In a small bowl mix the flour and water and stir into the stew until thickened allowing some simmer time to cook the flour taste out.
9
Please enjoy.

982

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Stew beef, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic salt to taste, minced fresh parsley to taste and garnish, and more.

Yes, The Most Complicated Basic Beef 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.

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The Most Complicated Basic Beef Stew.

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