Maron’s Marvelous Meat Stew 🍲
Description: Dive into the heartwarming embrace of Maron’s Marvelous Meat Stew, a wholesome creation perfect for chilly winter nights or busy weeknights alike. This recipe, curated with love and expertise, promises a symphony of flavors that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: One Dish Meal, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Review Count: 4
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 896.1
- Fat Content: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 96.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1259mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 130g
- Fiber Content: 15.4g
- Sugar Content: 20.7g
- Protein Content: 48.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Stewing beef |
| 8 | Beef chuck |
| 16 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Yellow onion |
| 4-6 | Garlic cloves |
| 3 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Olive oil |
| 3 | White flour |
| 4 | Tomato paste |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
| 1/2 | Dark beer |
| 2 | Ketchup |
| 8 | Water |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, add salt and pepper to the white flour, creating a seasoned coating for the beef.
- Cube the stewing beef and beef chuck into 1 or 2-inch pieces, ensuring they are of uniform size for even cooking.
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Coat the Beef:
- Roll the beef pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful blend.
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Heat the Oils:
- In a large, sturdy pot, combine the olive oil and any additional cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and fragrant.
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Brown the Beef:
- Carefully add the coated beef pieces to the hot oil, allowing them to sizzle and brown for approximately 5 minutes, or until a golden crust forms on all sides.
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Add Flavorful Liquids:
- Pour in the dark beer, tomato paste, ketchup, and water, creating a rich base for the stew to simmer and meld its flavors.
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Simmer to Perfection:
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil before reducing the heat to medium, allowing it to simmer, covered, for approximately 60 minutes, ensuring the beef becomes tender and succulent.
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Stirring and Sauteing:
- Stir the stew every 20 minutes, ensuring it cooks evenly and preventing any ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- In a separate skillet, sauté the minced garlic and finely chopped yellow onion until fragrant and translucent, adding depth to the stew’s aroma and flavor profile.
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Enhance with Aromatics:
- To the simmering stew, add the bay leaves, sautéed garlic and onion mixture, carrots, and remaining salt and pepper to taste, infusing each bite with layers of savory goodness.
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Continue Cooking:
- Allow the stew to continue cooking for an additional hour, allowing the vegetables to soften and the flavors to meld into a harmonious symphony of taste and texture.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once fully cooked, ladle the steaming hot stew into bowls, savoring the comforting aroma that fills the air.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese, if desired, adding a final touch of elegance to this rustic yet refined dish.
- Whether enjoyed immediately or allowed to rest overnight for an even richer taste experience, Maron’s Marvelous Meat Stew is sure to delight and satisfy with every spoonful.
From its hearty chunks of tender beef to the robust medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, this stew is a testament to the simple joys of home-cooked comfort food. So gather your loved ones around the table, share stories and laughter, and indulge in the warmth and nourishment of Maron’s Marvelous Meat Stew.
