Herbed Beef Stew With Spinach Recipes

HERBED BEEF STEW WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan.
• Shake Beef in plastic bag with flour to coat, cook in batches until browned.
• Add all ingredients except spinach to slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 8 hours.
• Add spinach to slow cooker, stir and cook until spinach is wilted (approx. 10 minutes).
• Serve over rice or noodles.

HERBED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika and pepper.
• Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat.
• Add the water, tomato paste, bouillon, 1 1/2 teaspoons basil, 3/4 ts thyme, 3/4 ts garlic powder and bay leaves.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
• Add potatoes, onions and carrots, Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
• Discard bay leaves.
• In a small bowl, combine the parsley, salt and the remaining flour, basil, thyme and garlic powder.
• Add cold water; stir until smooth.
• Stir into stew.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

CROCK POT BEEF & SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• 1. Spray crock pot with cooking spray.
• 2. Place all ingredients, except spinach, in crock pot in order listed. Cook on low for 6.5 - 7 hours.
• 3. Rinse spinach well to remove any trace of grit or dirt. One hour before the end of cooking time, add spinach to crock pot and stir in thoroughly. Continue to cook on low for 30 minutes - 1 hour until spinach is done to desired tenderness.
• 4. Serve with white rice and crusty bread. Plate and enjoy!

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

BEEF STEW WITH SPINACH PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the ras el hanout. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas with their liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, combine the spinach, cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl; season with salt. Stuff the mixture into the pita halves, wrap each in foil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
• Divide the stew among bowls; top with cilantro. Serve with the spinach pitas.