BEEF STEW OR VENISON STEW

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I've been making this stew for over 30 years. It can be made with either beef or venison. A friend of my daughter's really likes this stew. He even told me... "It's the best stew he's ever had!" Needless to say I was quite flattered by his compliment!

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison
1/2 cup flour
2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be)
salt & pepper, season according to taste
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 -4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
6 cups hot water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 pinch dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice (This tenderizes the meat)
4 whole cloves
5 carrots, sliced thin
4 medium potatoes, cubed small
1/2-1 green bell peppers, chopped fine or 1/2-1 yellow bell pepper
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup frozen peas (*See note) (optional)
4 tablespoons flour (I use cornstarch)
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet, browning & seasoning sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat beef stew meat (or venison stew meat) with flour.
  • In a large skillet, melt shortening.
  • Add the flour coated meat; season with salt and pepper.
  • When the meat is almost browned, add onions; finish browning.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce; stir for another minute.
  • Transfer to a 5 quart Dutch Oven, or a large soup kettle.
  • Add the hot water, bouillon granules, thyme, bay leaf, lemon juice, and whole cloves.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, green peppers, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes.
  • Cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf and whole cloves at this point.
  • Bring back to a boil.
  • Combine the flour and cold water, and add this to the boiling stew; stirring constantly.
  • Finally add the Kitchen Bouquet; mix through thoroughly.
  • Serves 8 - 10.
  • *Note: Sometimes you'll only need 3 tablespoons of flour, mixed with 1/3 cup cold water to thicken the stew. Also, if wanting to add peas to the stew, add the frozen peas within the last 20 minutes of cooking time (while the vegetables are simmering).

ISAH ABDULMUMUNI
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Shazab Mayo
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This stew is amazing!


MD SHORI FUL Mia
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


kyana maslany
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer away. The end result is a delicious and hearty stew that my whole family loves.


Endulge Therapy
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I'm not a huge fan of venison, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The venison was cooked perfectly, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hussnain Nazeer
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This stew is absolutely delicious! The meat is fall-apart tender, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I especially love the addition of mushrooms, which give the stew a nice earthy flavor.


AMAR BOSS
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I made this stew for a potluck last week, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Fosu Ernest
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer away. The end result is a delicious and hearty stew that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Kemar Wright
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This is the best venison stew I've ever had! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the gravy is thick and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


MJC Clark
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This beef stew recipe is a keeper in our house! The meat is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. We especially love the addition of red wine, which gives the stew a rich and complex flavor.


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