Wee Kick Beef Stew π₯©π²
Overview:
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 521.5 per serving
Description:
Discover the subtle “wee kick” that a can of Rotel adds to this hearty beef stew. Originating from a happy accident when regular canned tomatoes were absent, but Rotel was on hand, this stew brings a pleasant hint of heat, setting it apart from traditional recipes. However, if you prefer a classic beef stew, feel free to omit the Rotel for an equally satisfying dish.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Onions | 2 |
| Garlic cloves | 2 |
| Carrots | 2 |
| Celery ribs | 2 |
| Mushrooms | 8 |
| Flour | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Fresh ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp |
| Stewing beef | 2 lbs |
| Olive oil | 3 tbsp |
| Red wine | 2 cups |
| Diced tomatoes with green chilies | 1 can (14.5 oz) |
| Bouquet garni spice | 2 tsp |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by slicing the onions thickly and placing them on a plate. Place the thinly sliced garlic cloves beside them and set aside.
- Chop the remaining vegetables and place them in a separate bowl.
- If your beef is not already cubed, cube it now.
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Coating the Beef:
- In a clean plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Shake the beef cubes in the flour mixture until each piece is lightly coated.
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Preheating:
- Preheat your oven to 300Β°F (150Β°C).
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Cooking:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat and lightly coat the bottom with olive oil.
- Brown the beef cubes in batches, removing them to a plate as they brown.
- Add more olive oil to the pot as needed.
- Once all the beef is browned, add the onions to the pot and cook for about a minute.
- Then, add the garlic slices and cook for another minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add about 1/2 cup of beef stock and half of the red wine.
- Let it bubble while stirring constantly to dissolve all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Combining Ingredients:
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot, including the browned beef.
- Stir well to combine.
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Baking:
- Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the middle of the preheated oven.
- Cook for a minimum of two hours (three hours for even better results) until the beef is very tender.
- Stir the stew once every hour.
- After two hours, taste the stew and add a sprinkle of salt if desired.
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Finishing Touches:
- Once done, you can serve the stew as it is.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can thicken it on the stovetop with a little flour-water mixture according to your preference.
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Wee Kick Beef Stew, perfect for warming up chilly winter nights or impressing guests at your next potluck gathering!
