Hearty Beef and Maple Stew
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Hearty Beef and Maple Stew
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 flour1 tsp (5 mL) salt½ tsp (2 mL) ground ginger¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH garlic powder and pepper2 lb (1 kg) Stewing Beef Cubes3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil1 can (19 oz/540 mL) stewed tomatoes2 medium onions, sliced½ cup (125 mL) dry red wine or cooking wine¼ cup (50 mL) maple syrup3 cup (750 mL) potato chunks2 cup (500 mL) carrot chunks1 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.
