Hearty Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds of beef (from the round) cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 cup shallots chopped coarse
- 1 1/2 cups baby carrots
- 1 pound small red potatoes diced or cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (burgundy or cabernet)
- 3 tablespoons beef base
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Brooks’ Original Bar-B-Q Sauce
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cups water
Method
1.
Prepare the beef
Layer the beef, onions, shallots, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves in a 5-6 quart slow cooker. In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, wine, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, Brooks’ Original Bar-B-Q Sauce, brown sugar, pepper and garlic. Mix well.
2.
Add the mix to the cooker
Pour mixture into the cooker over the beef and vegetables. Add approximately 3 cups of water to bring the level up.
3.
Cover and Cook
Cover and cook on the low heat setting for approximately 8 – 10 hours or until the beef is tender.
4.
Add the flour and keep cooking
Mix the flour and 1/4 cup water and stir in the stew. Cover and cook on the high heat setting for another hour or until slightly thickened.
5.
Serve and Enjoy!
Remove the bay leaves and enjoy!!!
*Also great with Venison and other Game Meats!
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