Bachelors Stew

meat4 Bachelor’s Stew - This extraordinary, beef stew is as hearty as they come, and we called it bachelor’s stew, because it os so easy! A succulent, slow cooker recipe, you literally “throw” it together, and enjoys it’s aroma all day. A rich, thick, meaty stew that is exceptionally easy!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Beef, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Bachelor’s Stew

2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut in eighths
3 carrots, peeled, split lengthwise in 4 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon leaf basil
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 teaspoon Kitche Bouquet
2 10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup
1 cup beef broth or water

Directions to make Bachelor’s Stew

Step 1:combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes in Crock-Pot and add remaining ingredients; stir well. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 3 to 5 hours.

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November 16, 2009 | Filed Under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Meat Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Meat Recipe, Slow Cooker, Supper, meat | Leave a Comment 

Herbed Beef Stew

meat3 Herbed Beef Stew - This super chunky beef stew meat recipe is a no fuss favorite at our house. Jam packed with fresh garden vegetables and simmered to a fork-tender chuck steak. Simmered stove top, for a few hours, the fragrant garlic and herbs guarantee you are hungry when it’s ready.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 125 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Herbed Beef Stew

3 large New potatoes, cut in small chunks
3 pounds Chuck steak
1 cup Fresh string beans, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 cups Red onion, coarsely sliced
1/2 package Frozen baby green peas
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 small Bay leaf
1 cup Dry red wine
pn Basil
1 can 28oz Whole tomatoes, in puree
pn Thyme
pn Oregano
4 Carrots, peeled and cut in small chunks
salt and pepper to taste

** if you only have tomatoes in liquid, not puree, dump the liquid and add tomato paste, to get puree texture

Directions to make Herbed Beef Stew

Step 1:Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes. Sear; when browned all over add the red onions and garlic and saute for a minute or two with the beef. Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute, lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.
Step 2:Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 3:Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot. If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and enjoy!

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October 20, 2009 | Filed Under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Meat Recipes, Main Course, New Meat Recipe, Supper, fried, meat | Leave a Comment 

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