BEEF STEW WITH BACON
Provided by Food Network
Yield Seves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large casserole or deep skillet that can later be covered over mediumhigh heat for 2 or 3 minutes add bacon stirring until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and reserve, leave bacon drippings in pan (if desired); add the oil and the crushed garlic clove; cook, stirring, for I minute, then remove and discard the garlic. Add the meat chunks to the skillet a few at a time, turning to brown well on all sides. Do not crowd or they will not brown properly; cook them in batches if necessary. (You may find it easier to do the initial browning in the oven: Preheat to 500 degrees and roast the meat with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic clove, shaking the pan to turn them once or twice, until brown all over. Remove the garlic clove before continuing.) Season the meat with salt and pepper as it cooks. When the meat is brown, remove it with a slotted spoon. Pour or spoon off most of the fat and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions. Cook, stirring, until they soften, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the stock or water or wine, bay leaf, thyme, and meat, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cover. Cook, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
- * Uncover the pan; the mixture should be quite soupy (if it is not, add a little more liquid). Add the potatoes and carrots, turn the heat up for a minute or so to resume boiling, then lower the heat and cover again. Cook 30 to 60 minutes until the meat and vegetables are tender. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and/or thyme if necessary. (If you are not planning to serve the stew immediately, remove the meat and vegetables with a slotted spoon and refrigerate them and the stock separately. Skim the fat from the stock before combining it with the meat and vegetables, reheating, and proceeding with the recipe from this point.) Add the minced garlic and the peas and bacon; if you are pleased with the stew's consistency, continue to cook, covered, over low heat. If it is too soupy, remove the cover and raise the heat to high. In either case, cook an additional 5 minutes or so, until the peas have heated through and the garlic flavor has pervaded the stew. Garnish and serve.
- Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours, largely unattended .
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Naturinda Ruth
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The beef is tender and the vegetables are flavorful. I love the addition of bacon, which adds a delicious smoky flavor. This recipe is a keeper!
Tanveer Jaan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful beef stew. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Dhia Nasra66
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
HIRUT YILMA
[email protected]This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of beef, bacon, and vegetables. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Sarah Abor
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The beef is tender and the vegetables are flavorful. I love the addition of bacon, which adds a delicious smoky flavor. This recipe is a keeper!
Amirrazajutt Amirrazajutt
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful beef stew. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
md rihan
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Zihad Zim
[email protected]This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of beef, bacon, and vegetables. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Kumara Wijamunige
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the addition of bacon, which adds a delicious smoky flavor. This recipe is a keeper!
Hr doy
[email protected]This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The stew is hearty and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ikaika Koa
[email protected]I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Vontie Abraham
[email protected]This beef stew is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The bacon adds a delicious flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!