Artichoke Beef Stew Recipe

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"The recipe for this special stew was given to me by a dear friend before she moved to another state," shares Janell Schmidt of Athelstane, Wisconsin. "She served it with dumplings, but my husband prefers noodles."

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
  • 2 medium onions, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup red wine or beef broth
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 20 small fresh mushrooms, halved
  • Hot cooked noodles

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef and toss to coat. In a skillet, brown beef in oil.

Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Gradually add consomme to the skillet. Bring to a boil; stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the onions, wine, garlic and dill. Pour over beef.

Cover and cook for low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender. Stir in the artichokes and mushrooms; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with noodles. Yield: 6-8 servings.