Classic Homestyle Beef Stew Recipes

Classic Homestyle Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs blade beef, cut in sizes you prefer
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp essence
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb buttoned mushrooms, sliced
• in thin pieces
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp allspice powder
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
• 1/4 tsp basil
• 1 lb potatoes, washed and quartered
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup pearl onions
• 2 tbsp tomato paste

Directions:

1. Sprinkle the beef with a tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper and 1 tsp of essence (see below).
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over a medium to high heat.
3. Brown the meat, cooking it for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pan.
4. Transfer the meat into a crock pot or slow cooker.
5. Then add flour, oregano, all spice, beef stock, butter, mushrooms, basil, thyme and tomato paste.
6. Cover and cook on high for 1 hr.
7. After the meat has cooked for an hour, add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
8. Add in the onions and cook on low for another hour.
9. Right before serving, add in the parsley and peas. Serve hot.

Note:
The essence in this recipe is a blend the following ingredients: This recipe below gives you 2/3 cups of the essence. 2/12 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp garlic powder and salt and a tsp each of thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano and onion powder.