BEEF STEW RECIPE WITHOUT TOMATOES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large sauce pan. Add onions, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Transfer to a large stew pot.
• Heat 2 Tbsp oil in sauce pan. Add meat and brown well. Transfer to stew pot.
• Add beef broth (and beer if using), basil and thyme. Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Add 3 more cups beef broth. Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Add peas and simmer 15 minutes more.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. You won't need much salt, as the broth has plenty.

Steps:

• "Add oil to pan and heat on medium heat. Braise onions until tender. Once tender, add garlic and let braise 30 seconds to one minute. Increase heat to medium high. Add beef and cook until browned. Reduce heat to medium and add flour and cook another minute or two, adding more oil if necessary. Stir in dissolved beef stock and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add carrots. After 15 minutes, add potatoes. Simmer until both are tender. Add mushrooms and grated potato. Mix water and corn starch together until no lumps are present. Add to the pot. Simmer until at the desired thickness. Serve with homemade rolls or bread. "