Champlain Beef Stew 🥩🍁

Description

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Champlain Beef Stew, a hearty dish perfect for chilly Canadian winters or cozy weeknight dinners. This stew is a culinary homage to the rich flavors of the Champlain region, where robust meats and savory seasonings come together in a symphony of taste. Bursting with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of maple sweetness, each spoonful of this stew is a comforting embrace.

Recipe Information

• Category: Stew
• Keywords: Meat, Canadian, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
• Servings: 12
• Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 pounds stewing beef, cubed
• 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 4 cups water
• 4 carrots, sliced
• Optional: 1/3 cup raisins

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 285
• Total Fat: 10.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.6g
• Cholesterol: 100.3mg
• Sodium: 230mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 14.8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 34.2g

Recipe Instructions

1. Prepare Coating: In a plastic bag, mix together the flour, celery salt, ginger, garlic salt, and pepper until well combined.

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2. Coat Beef: Place the cubed beef in the bag, approximately 1 pound at a time, and shake until the meat is evenly coated with the flour mixture.

3. Brown Beef: In a heavy skillet, melt the fat over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef to the skillet and brown it in the hot fat, ensuring all sides are evenly seared.

4. Transfer to Kettle: Once browned, transfer the beef to a large cooking kettle or Dutch oven.

5. Add Ingredients: To the kettle with the beef, add the stewed tomatoes, chopped onions, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, and water. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the kettle, and let the stew simmer gently for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.

7. Add Carrots: About 1 hour before the stew is done, add the sliced carrots to the pot. This allows them to cook until tender but still slightly firm.

8. Optional Raisins: For an extra burst of sweetness, add the raisins to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

9. Serve: Ladle the hot Champlain Beef Stew into bowls and serve it over your choice of accompaniment. It pairs wonderfully with squeezed open baked potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, nutty brown rice, or comforting noodles.

Enjoy!

Gather your loved ones around the table and savor each spoonful of this comforting Champlain Beef Stew. With its rich flavors and tender beef, it’s sure to become a favorite for potlucks, weeknight dinners, and cozy gatherings alike. Let the aromas of maple-infused goodness fill your kitchen and warm your soul with every bite.