Hearty Beef and Maple Stew
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Hearty Beef and Maple Stew
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 180
- Total Time: 315
- Serving: 6
With a hint of maple this delicious heart-warming beef stew recipe is sure to become a family favourite. Served with crusty bread, it’s a complete meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
¼ cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH garlic powder and pepper
2 lb (1 kg) Stewing Beef Cubes
3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) stewed tomatoes
2 medium onions, sliced
½ cup (125 mL) dry red wine or cooking wine
¼ cup (50 mL) maple syrup
3 cup (750 mL) potato chunks
2 cup (500 mL) carrot chunks
1 cup (250 mL) celery slices
Directions
Combine flour and seasonings in plastic bag. Add beef and shake to coat.
Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown meat. Add tomatoes, onions, 1 cup (250 mL) water, wine and maple syrup. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover stew and simmer over low heat or bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
Add potatoes, carrots and celery; continue cooking 45 to 60 minutes until vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken stew with 2 tbsp (30 mL) flour blended into 1/4 cup (50 mL) cold water.
- Category: Stewing Beef
- Method: Cold Weather, Comfort Foods, In Season - Fall/Winter, Kid Friendly
