Tangy Beef And Vegetable Stew Food

SPICY STEWED BEEF

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil and butter. Working in 2 batches, cook the beef until browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic and some salt and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
• Add the beef broth and chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the meat is fall-apart tender and the liquid is thick, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Check occasionally and add more beef broth if the sauce becomes too thick or dry.
• Serve immediately and garnish with the green onions, or allow to cool, cover with foil and refrigerate. To reheat, cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Garnish with the green onions before serving.
• If serving with the Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Grits, spoon the hot stew over the warm grits in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and serve immediately or cover with foil and refrigerate. To reheat, cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Garnish with the green onions before serving.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the grits and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the half-and-half and cook until the grits are tender and creamy, about 20 more minutes.
• Add the pimientos, cream cheese, Cheddar and mustard and stir until melted together and combined. Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to the grits. Stir in the pepper and serve.

TANGY BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots and onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches; place over the vegetables. Sprinkle with flour. , Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the vinegar, ketchup, horseradish, mustard and sugar; pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours. , Add the peas, corn and mushrooms. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

SPICY BEEF VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
• Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
• Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

SKILLET BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Remove fat from beef. Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

SPICY BEEF VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef and onions. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, water, mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, celery, beef bouillon, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 8 hours.

CROCK POT ROOT VEGETABLE GROUND BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in pot.
• Brown ground beef and add to pot.
• Add tomatoes and bouillon mixture.
• Add seasonings.
• Cook on low for 10 hours.

CHINESE BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In a 3 and 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, mix togther the cabbage, green pepper, mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts and beef.
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 T each of the sherry and soy sauce, the water, hoisin sauce, chili paste with garlic, and garlic powder.
• Pour over the beef and vegetables in the pot.
• Sprinkle with the garlic pepper.
• Cover and cook on the low heat setting 5 and 1/2 to 6 hours.
• In small bowl or cup, mix together the cornstarch and remaining 2 T sherry and 1 T soy sauce.
• Increase the heat setting to high.
• Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
• Place the cover slightly ajar and cook on high 1/2 hour, stirring once or twice until the sauce clears and thickens slightly.
• Stir in the green beans and red pepper and cook 5-10 minutes longer.
• Author's note: Use a 4 quart slow cooker and stir in 1-2 cups bean sprouts along with the cabbage if desired.