Beef Stew

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 2 • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 • 1/4 cup flour
• 2 • 2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 • 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 4 • 4 cups dark veal or meat stock
• 1 • 1 large Idaho potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Toss the beef with the flour. When the oil is hot, add the meat and cook until the meat is browned, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions, celery and 1 tablespoon of garlic and continue to cook until the vegetables are wilted and golden about six minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the stock, scraping the browned particles away from the pan. Add the potatoes and carrots. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Re-season the stew if necessary.