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Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat a large heavy-bottomed sauce pan over medium high heat with oil & butter.
Step #2 While pan is heating, arrange flour on a large dish.
Step #3 Spice up the cubed beef with some salt & pepper, then toss to coat.
Step #4 Shake of excess flour, then add beef in a single layer to pan, being careful not to over crowd.
Step #5 You might have to work in batches.
Step #6 Thoroughly brown beef on all sides.
Step #7 Remove to a plate & reserve.
Step #8 Add wine to the pan & bring up to a simmer.
Step #9 Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen tasty bits.
Step #10 Add meat once wine is hot.
Step #11 Add thyme, ground cloves, orange zest strip, salt & pepper to taste, smashed garlic, & bay leaves.
Step #12 Stir to mix.
Step #13 Add beef stock.
Step #14 Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Step #15 Cook uncovered until the liquid starts to thicken, about 15-20 min.
Step #16 Cover up & cook on low heat for 2 1/2 hrs.
Step #17 After 2 hrs, carrots, onions, add potatoes, & a pinch of sugar to balance out the acid in the wine.
Step #18 Turn up heat & let simmer, uncovered for 30 mins, until the vegetables are tender.
Step #19 Add the peas during the last min of cooking.
Step #20 Spice up with salt & pepper.
Step #21 Remove thyme sprigs & orange peel.
Step #22 Serve with crusty peasant bread.
Step #23 Garnish with fresh sliced parsley.
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