Louisiana Beef Stew Recipes

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
• Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
• Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

LOUISIANA BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salts, pepper, and ginger. Sprinkle over beef cubes.
• Brown beef in hot oil in Dutch oven.
• Add tomatoes (with juice), onions, vinegar, molasses, and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer about 2 hours.
• Add carrots and raisins and simmer 30 minutes longer, or until carrots are tender.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

LOUISIANA BEEF STEW

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1st 6 ingredients and sprinkle over beef cubes.
• 2. Brown beef in hot oil.
• 3. Remove to Dutch oven and add tomatoes,(with juice),onions,vinegar,molasses,and water. Bring to a boil,cover,and simmer about 2 hours Add carrots and raisins and simmer 30 minutes longer,or until carrots are tender.

LOUISIANA BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Dredge the beef in flour. Heat the oil over med-high heat. Cook the beef for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to moderate, add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
• Add the potatoes, tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Return the beef to the pan, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.

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.