Beef Stew

By sarahstpierre

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound beef chuck, cubed
• 6 small boiling onions
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1-1/2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1-1/2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water

Details

Cooking time 180mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot heat oil over medium high heat. In a resealable plastic bag mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add a small handful of meat at a time and shake until well coated; brown in hot oil, about 1 minute per side. Remove the browned meat and continue until all the meat is browned.

2. Lower heat to medium and add onions. Brown onions on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, then remove from pot and set aside. Drain excess fat from pot.

3. To pot add potatoes, carrots, celery, reserved onions, browned meat and broth. Stir all together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. For a thicker broth: 1/2 hour before stew is done, combine 3 tablespoons flour and water in a small bowl and mix well, then slowly stir mixture into stew.