Sunday, October 12, 2008

Beef Stew

1 1/2 pounds of beef stew meat
1 cup flour
2 TBS season salt
1/2 TBS hot smoked paprika
1/4 c olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 carrots, cut into bite size pieces
4 ribs of celery, cut into bite size pieces
5 red potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
1 TBS chopped garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
2 TBS Soy Sauce
4 cups chicken or beef stock
1 c frozen corn
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Preheat the oven to 350.
In a large zip lock bag, mix the flour, season salt and peper. Add the meat, and 1 TBS of the Soy Sauce and toss to coat.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe dutch oven.
Add the meat and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reserve the left over flour in the bag.
(cut all of your veggies while the meat browns)
Add the garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Sprinkle with the ramaining flour and mix the vegetables with the meat.
Add the potatoes and tomatoes. Stir well.
Add the remaining TBS of Soy Sauce and the chicken or beef stock, stir, cover and put it in the oven.
Roast for 3-4 hours, stiring once an hour.
Let it sit for about 20 minutes before serving.

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