Beef and Mushroom Stew

Beef and Mushroom Stew

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Beef and Mushroom Stew

Beef and Mushroom Stew

Beef stew is the perfect winter recipe. This delicious beef and mushroom stew will make the house smell inviting and cozy.  The combination of beef and vegetables with the perfect blend of seasonings will have people asking for seconds.

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1.5 kg Canadian boneless beef blade pot roast, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup butter, divided1 tbsp vegetable oil1 pkg (227 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced2 ribs celery, diced1 onion, diced2 tbsp tomato paste1/2 cup dry red wine450 g mini white potatoes, scrubbed and quartered3 large carrots, cut in 1-1/2” pieces10 sprigs fresh thyme6 sprigs fresh parsley2 bay leaves3 cups sodium-reduced beef broth1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce3/4 cup frozen peas

Directions

In large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. Add beef blade pot roast; toss to coat.

In large Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp of the butter and half of the oil over medium heat until melted; cook half of the beef mixture, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Repeat with 1 tbsp of the remaining butter and the remaining oil and beef mixture.
In same pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook cremini mushrooms, celery, and onion, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in red wine; cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits, for 2 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pan. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil, stirring and scraping to loosen any remaining browned bits. Cover and braise in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
Uncover and cook until vegetables are tender and beef offers no resistance when pierced with knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in frozen peas; cook for 5 minutes. Skim fat from surface; discard thyme, parsley and bay leaves. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.