ALL AMERICAN BEEF STEW RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add meat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until browned.
• Place meat into 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients except peas, water, flour and wine.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8-9 hours, or High heat setting 5-6 hours or until beef is tender. Uncover; remove bay leaf. Stir in peas.
• Stir together water, flour and wine in bowl until smooth. Slowly stir flour mixture into beef mixture, stirring constantly. Cook on High heat setting, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup flour, seasoned salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside. Add 4 cups water to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add the onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, paprika, allspice, bay leaf and remaining pepper. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Combine remaining flour and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf.