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Simplest Beef Stew
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes
Ready In: 375 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, cut into wedges
6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Directions:
1. Place meat in a large bowl; season all over with salt and pepper and coat in flour. Warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry half of meat until brown all over, about 4 minutes; place cubes in a slow cooker. Warm remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet, fry remaining meat and place in slow cooker.
2. Add onions and carrots to skillet and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Add onion mixture to slow cooker.
3. Pour vinegar and wine into skillet, bring to a boil and then add mixture to slow cooker. Season mixture with salt, pepper and thyme; add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender, 5 to 6 hours. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com