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HOMESTYLE BEEF STEW
New products, like quick stew mixes, take only 30 minutes to tenderize using natural ingredients found in pineapples and papayas.
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 pouch |
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+/- 56 g |
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quick stew mix |
| 1 lb |
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500 g |
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BEEF STEWING CUBES, BLADE or CROSS RIB SIMMERING STEAK or BONELESS SIMMERING SHORT RIBS, cut in 1-1/2” (3.5 cm) cubes |
| 8 cups |
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2 L |
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fresh, frozen or canned vegetables, cut in chunks (i.e. carrots, onions, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas and/or green beans) |
| 1 tsp |
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5 mL |
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dried thyme leaves |
| 1 (10 oz) |
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1 (284 mL) |
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can beef broth |
| 1/2 cup |
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125 mL |
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burgundy cooking wine (optional) |
PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 - 30 minutes
DIRECTIONS
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Mix stew marinade pouch with water according to package directions and marinate meat in large covered pot for 30 minutes. Bring meat and liquid to a boil. Season to taste with pepper. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Thicken with a mixture of 2 tbsp (30 mL) each of flour and water, if desired. Serve over noodles or with toast.
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NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
| 234 Calories |
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6 g Fat |
| 21 g Protein |
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24 g Carbohydrates |
TIP
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You can omit quick stew mix and brown beef cubes over medium high heat in a lightly oiled pot. Add an extra 1 cup (250 mL) water and remaining ingredients (except vegetables) and cook covered for 2 hours on stove top or in 325°F (160°C) oven. Add vegetables for the last half hour.
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