Simple Beef Stew For Two Recipes

BEEF STEW FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup wine, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups beef broth and remaining wine. Return meat to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Discard thyme sprigs., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining beef broth until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

SIMPLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick, about 1 hour.

CROCK POT BEEF STEW FOR TWO PEOPLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the meat into cubes.
• Coat the stew meat with 3 tablespoons of flour.
• Brown the meat in a skillet with vegetable oil until the meat is quite dark but not burned. The color on the outside will give color to the stew broth as well as add flavor from the browning process.
• Drain the browned meat well.
• Add the meat to slow cooker with the vegetables, spices and enough water to cover the ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Don't worry, it can cook longer if your day is longer.
• During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf and turn the heat setting to high. When the stew is boiling, stir in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour and about 1/2 cup of water. Cook until slightly thickened.
• Serve and enjoy!

STEW FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, potato, onion, carrots, red pepper, soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper and remaining thyme. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Stir in peas. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5-10 minutes longer.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO ( SLOW COOKER )

Steps:

• Mix flour, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a large plastic bag.
• Add beef stew chunks, coating well.
• Place coated meat into a 2 quart slow cooker.
• Top meat with potatoes and carrots.
• Mix together beef broth and worcestershire sauce, and pour over potatoes.
• Top with bay leaf, and cover.
• Cook on low for 6 hours.
• After cooking remove bay leaf and stir so meat and veggies are combined.
• Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

SIMPLE BEEF STEW FOR TWO

Steps:

• Season beef cubes to taste with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over high heat; add beef and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, remove beef to a bowl.
• Lower heat to medium-low and add carrots and onions, toss to coat with pan juices.
• Add flour while stirring and continue to stir 1 minute to lightly toast the flour.
• Stir in broth and ale slowly, then return the beef (and any juices in the bowl) to the pan.
• Cover and let simmer until beef and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or so.
• Season again with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

CIDER BEEF STEW FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, and pepper.
• Add beef and toss to coat.
• In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown beef in oil.
• Add cider, water, vinegar, and thyme.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Add carrots, potato, and onion.
• Return to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.