Good Gravy Beef Stew Food

BEST EVER ONE POT BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place a large Dutch Oven pot over medium-high heat and warm the olive oil in it.
• Season the beef with salt and pepper and add to the hot pot, just so the beef covers the bottom of the pot (Don't overcrowd as this will prevent the browning process. Brown the beef in batches if necessary.).
• Brown the beef pieces on each side just until they're beautifully caramelized, sprinkling the flour over the beef as it browns, about 1 teaspoon at a time.
• Remove the beef from the pot to a plate after it has browned (don't worry about cooking it through at this point!) and add the thyme, smoked paprika, onions, garlic, carrots and celery to the pot.
• Stir the vegetables around to catch all the drippings left in the pot from the meat and add the beef back into the pot after the onions are almost translucent.
• Add the red wine, the Worcestershire Sauce, and the tomato paste. Give everything a good stir and let the liquid cook down (it's important to let the wine cook off for a good 4-5 minutes before adding the other liquid).
• Once the wine liquid has reduced for several minutes and it has thickened, add the tomato sauce, the beef stock and the potatoes.
• Give everything a good stir, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.
• Make sure the potatoes are nicely nestled into the liquid and add the lid to the pot. Place the pot in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3 to 3 and a half hours.
• Every hour or so, lift the lid of the pot and give everything a quick stir.
• If you'd like to add the frozen green beans (they're totally optional and I only add them about 50% of the times I make this dish), stir them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking so they don't get soggy.
• You'll know the stew is done after the allotted time has passed and the beef pieces fall apart when you touch them with a fork.
• Serve in deep bowls with a piece of crusty bread for dipping, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley for garnish (if desired).

OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut meat into medium-sized cubes. Preheat a soup pot with oil and brown all the sides of the meat cubes.
• Dice carrots and onions. Add the veggies to the pot and cook them until they soften. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the water to the pot and turn the heat to low. Allow the stew gravy to simmer for at least 45 minutes, or until the beef turns super tender.
• Whisk flour with a bit of cold water until there are no lumps. Whisk into the stew gravy. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve alongside your favorite grain or potato dish and enjoy!

GOOD GRAVY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Coat meat with flour and brown in oil.
• Drain.
• Add soups.
• Simmer 30 minutes.
• Add vegetables and simmer another hour.

EASY BEEF STEW FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Put beef in a slow cooker.
• Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
• Cook on High for 6 hours.

BEEF STEW WITH COFFEE GRAVY

Steps:

• Dredge meat in flour to coat (shaking off any excess flour; excess can be reserved and used as a thickener at the end if desired, but I don't).
• In a Dutch oven, heat the grease over medium heat, and brown the beef (5 minutes).
• Whisk together the soup, soup mix, coffee, wine, water, beef base, horseradish sauce, soy sauce, seasoning salt, oregano, thyme, garlic, and onions; add the mixture to the meat in the pot.
• Simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips, and simmer, covered, until beef is tender (1-1.5 hours) (Stew can be made ahead up to this point and refrigerated).
• Uncover the stew and bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 10-15 minutes more.
• (I just serve at this point, but if thicker gravy is desired) With a slotted spoon, remove the meat and vegetables to a serving platter.
• Stir a couple of tablespoons of water into the reserved flour, and add to the liquid in the pot.
• Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened (2 minutes).
• Pour gravy over meat and vegetables.