Beef and Mushroom Braised Stew

By á-174707

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth plus 1 cup
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, rosemary, sage leaves, tarragon and thyme
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• Hot mashed potatoes

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; brown beef in batches. Remove from pan.
In same pan, add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, wine, brandy, tomato paste and herbs. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil.
Bake, covered, 1 hour. In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bake, covered, 30 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened and beef is tender. Skim fat. Serve with mashed potatoes. Yield: 6 servings.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.