Homemade Beef Stew

Submitted by BeanTownDave

"Hearty and delicious beef stew."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup bacon, diced
• 15 ounces corn, drained
• 15 ounces peas, drained
• 2 (11 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 5 cups beef stock
• 2 cups red wine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

directions

1. Heat oil in 6 quart pot on high heat.
2. Season meat with salt and pepper, coat in flour, then brown for 1 min on each side. Remove meat and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add bacon, garlic, and 1 onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add wine, and reduce for 10 minutes.
5. Add beef, soup, broth, bay leaves, thyme, basil, cumin, and parsley. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms, corn, and peas. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove bay leaves and thyme. Enjoy.