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Hearty Beef and Winter Vegetable Stew

published by lanne on Sep 9, 2009

Root vegetables are full of vitamin C, beta-carotene and folate, are low in fat and high in fiber. They are the perfect addition to any meal, or served as the main course.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs cubed beef
  • 1 acorn/pepper squash
  • 3 large parsnips
  • 3 large carrots 
  • 1 small turnip
  • 4 celery ribs
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 2 large white/yellow potatoes
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour,

Method

  1. Peel all vegetables and cut into 1″ pieces, rinse and let dry.
  2. Heat half of the oil and butter over medium heat in a dutch oven. Add vegetables except white potatoes and cook, stirring continuously until they are browned.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Place cubed beef in a large bowl and sprinkle with all purpose flour. Stir until the beef is completely covered in flour.
  5. Shake off excess flour and set aside.
  6. Heat remaining butter and oil in a frying pan.
  7. Add flour coated beef and saute until the flour turns a golden brown.
  8. Add sauteed beef in to the Dutch oven with the vegetables and stir.
  9. Add white potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  10. Bring to a boil and turn down and let simmer until vegetables are fork tender.

5 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Unofre Pili
    September 9th, 2009 at 3:16 am #

    Good to know this recipe and worth-giving a try. Welcome back maam.

  2. # 2 by R.B. Parsley
    September 9th, 2009 at 3:54 am #

    Lanne,
    You made my mouth water. I love home made soups and stews. They’re the best!!!! So I will make sure my wife tries this. Glad to see you back!!!! And I hope to see more of you!

    Randy

  3. # 3 by papaleng
    September 9th, 2009 at 11:59 am #

    Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. I ‘ll ask my wife to prepare it this coming weekend.

  4. # 4 by Lauren Axelrod
    October 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pm #

    This sounds so wonderful and I know my fiance will love it. Long time no see. Sorry to be a stranger. Your recipes are always the best!

  5. # 5 by Judy Sheldon
    November 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am #

    Lanne, this sounds like such a healthy hearty dish. Thanks so much and the picture makes me want some now!

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