SOUTHERN BEEF STEW

INGREDIENTS: METHOD:
  • 2 lbs. stew beef cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 6 small new potatoes, cubed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • In a large saucepan heat oil and brown beef, add garlic and onion and cook until tender.
  • Add celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme, red wine, beef broth and salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 2 hours or until vegetables are tender. If needed mix water and cornstarch together until smooth and add to stew to thicken.
  • Feel free to use a crock pot or other slow cooker for this recipe.

Try putting a dash of hot sauce into the stew immediately before serving to spice things up a bit.