Stovetop Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 3 lbs stew meat
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup red wine
- 3-6 tablespoons beef stew seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3 cups diced vegetables of your choice I use a combination of onion, celery, carrots, and peeled potatoes
Instructions
- Start by dredging the meat in the flour. Then season with salt and pepper.
- Brown meat in a large pot or dutch oven. This may need to be done in batches.
- Once meat is brown deglaze with red wine (or beef stock). Cook until reduced by half.
- Add the water and beef stew seasoning. Bring to a boil and let simmer covered for for one and a half hours.
- After the hour and a half is up, add the cut veggies. Then cook for an additional 45 minutes- one hour. If needed add an extra cup or two of water.
- Once done, ladle into bowls and enjoy.