Maple Syrup Beef Stew

Maple Season is apon us! I got this from a local paper called the Seaway News, March 23rd edition from the Carol Kloos Country Cooking Corner

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  lbs  lean stewing beef, cut into 1in cubes
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  cup water
• 2  cups potatoes, cut unto chunks
• 1  cup celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 2  onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 2  cups carrots, sliced

Directions

1. Combine flour and seasonings in a plastic bag.
2. Add beef and shake to coat.
3. In a large stew pot (or Dutch oven) brown meat in hot oil.
4. Add tomatoes, onions, water, wine and maple syrup.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cover, simmer over low heat for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs or until meat is tender.
7. Add potatoes, carrots and celery and continue cooking 45-60 mins or until veggies are tender.
8. If desired, thicken stew with 2 tbs flour blended into 1/4 cup cold water.