Old Fashioned New Fangled “Now & Later” Beef Stew 🥩🍲
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 458.1 per serving
- Keywords: One Dish Meal, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Freezer, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
- Recipe Category: Stew
Description:
This hearty Old Fashioned New Fangled “Now & Later” Beef Stew combines the comforting flavors of a traditional beef stew with some innovative twists, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as leftovers that you can refrigerate or freeze for later. It’s a wholesome and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Pepper | 4 1/2 tsp |
| Celery | 1 1/2 cups |
| Carrots | 4 |
| Onions | 3 |
| Potatoes | 4 |
| Mushrooms | 2 cups |
| Beef broth | 3 cups |
| Red wine | 10 oz |
| Sherry wine | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Coating:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper along with the dry onion soup mix.
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Coat the Steak:
- Add the round steak to the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
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Mix Vegetables:
- Add the celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes to the coated steak in the bowl. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the flour mixture.
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Transfer to Crock Pot:
- Pour the steak and vegetable mixture into a very large crock pot, ensuring it’s evenly spread out.
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Prepare the Liquid Mixture:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the beef broth, red wine, sherry, mushroom soup, and minced garlic. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Add Liquid to Crock Pot:
- Pour the prepared liquid mixture over the steak and vegetable mixture in the crock pot, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
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Arrange Mushrooms:
- Arrange the mushrooms on top of the mixture in the crock pot, distributing them evenly.
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Cooking:
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked to your desired level of tenderness.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the stew is cooked to perfection, serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this hearty beef stew, and don’t forget to save some leftovers for later!
This Old Fashioned New Fangled “Now & Later” Beef Stew is not only delicious but also versatile, making it ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering with friends and family. Plus, with its easy preparation and freezer-friendly nature, it’s a convenient option for busy days when you need a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Try it out and savor the comforting goodness of this timeless yet innovative stew!
