I haven't made this dish in literally years. It's an oldie, but goodie. It was a little chilly out and I just felt like making some good old fashioned, beef stew. I hate* the ones in cans. I think hate is a strong word, but it definitely describes how I feel about canned beef stew. Besides being easy, it's a nice throwback recipe. If you want to know why I hate canned beef stew so much, try this for me. Open a can of Alpo(beef kind) and beef stew. After opening them, close your eyes and I dare you to tell them apart. You can't. DISGUSTING.
I'm finding when I get inspired to make something, I should do it straight away. Id not, it fades. My food tastes better when I'm inspired to make it. Not unlike most things in life. If this inspires you, get on it! Someone will love you for it.
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp of dry oregano
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 green bell pepper-large dice
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium yellow onion- roughly chopped
***1-2 tablespoons of oil for browning meat
In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add olive oil and then brown the stew meat.(don't forget to season with salt and pepper)
Then add all vegetables, except potatoes. Saute for a couple minutes. Then add flour.
*At this stage, add the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 2-3 hours. Just until meat and vegetables are tender.
Serve with hot rice or with a crusty piece of bread!
I love to have this with :Inheritance, Syrah!!! It's an amazing pairing! Bon Appetit foodies
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