Follow these steps for perfect results
Charolais stew meat
flour
salt
pepper
garlic
minced
onion
chopped
bouillon cube
dissolved in 1 c. water
tomato sauce
pepper corns
cloves
whole
parsley
chopped
bay leaf
potatoes
quartered
carrots
quartered
celery
Roll stew meat in flour, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
Brown the coated meat in canola oil over medium-high heat.
Transfer the browned meat to a Dutch oven.
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, dissolved bouillon cube, tomato sauce, peppercorns, whole cloves, chopped parsley, and bay leaf to the Dutch oven.
Cover the Dutch oven and simmer over low heat for approximately 4 hours.
Check occasionally and add water if needed to prevent sticking.
In a separate pot, cook potatoes, carrots (quartered), and celery until tender.
Add the cooked vegetables to the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
Stir gently to combine and heat through.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water when dissolving the bouillon cube.
Add a splash of red wine during the last hour of cooking for added depth.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve with crusty bread.
Accompany with a side salad.
A light-bodied red wine that complements the stew.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional peasant dish
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