HOMEMADE BEEF STEW RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large zip-top bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Add meat and shake until well coated.
• In a large dutch oven or pot on medium-high heat, add cooking oil and sear the meat on all sides for about 2-3 minutes. You may have to work in batches so you don't crowd the meat. Remove and set aside on a plate.
• Add another tablespoon of oil, then add onions & garlic to the pan. Cook and saute for about 1 minute, until onions start to soften. Add wine or balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the beef back to the pan then toss in the potatoes, carrots, celery (star anise if using), Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and stir in the beef broth. If there is not enough liquid to cover the vegetables, add water - only as much as needed.
• Bring to a boil then turn heat down to low, cover and simmer for 55 minutes - 2 hours (depending on your stove), stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and meat is tender to your liking.
• For a thicker stew, in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with water. Turn heat back to high and stir cornstarch mixture into stew. Allow stew to boil and thicken up while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, adjust seasonings and serve hot with fresh parsley.

Steps:

• Add the onions and diced beef to pot and click Sear/Saute on high and start. Cook until beef is no longer red on the outside, do not brown. Stir occasionally
• Add in the potatoes and carrots and stir through
• Add in the 2 heaped spoons of cornflour, mixed herbs and a little salt and pepper. Stir through until you can no longer see dry flour
• Pour in the stock. DO NOT STIR. Put the pressure lid on and pressure cook on high for 15 mins. When done leave for 5 minutes then vent.
• Stir through thoroughly then add in the made up dumplings
• Bake/Roast for 15 mins at 180°c