You thought I forgot about this huh!
Well I did!
I tweaked my beef stew recipe and it is so much better. It has a much richer flavor. I always felt stew 1.0 was missing something but couldn't put a finger on it. This recipe doesn't make very much (as its just me, husband, a three year old and a two year old). For the four of us it made enough for three adult servings and two child servings with a wee bit leftover. It doubles nicely, just get a bigger pot.
1 lb stew meat
1/8 c flour
2 Tbsp oil
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large potato, peeled and cubed (about 1 in cube)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp each minced garlic, oregano, and parsley
1/2 tsp bay leaves dried
1 packet brown gravy mix
Chicken stock
Water
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Roll stew meat in flour and brown in oil with garlic. Add carrots, celery, potatoes and tomatoes (with juice). Cover half with water and half with chicken stock (just until it covers the veggies and meat). Stir in salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, bay leaves and Worcestershire sauce. Increase temp to medium high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add gravy packet and stir to dissolve (you can also dissolve it in water beforehand to make sure it doesn't clump). Simmer another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and potatoes are soft.
Hope I still have people that poke around to see this :) ill try not to forget you again little blog.
