Truckadero Stew Recipes

TRUCKADERO STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil and sauté garlic & onions till golden. Remove from pan.
• Mix flour, salt & pepper. Dredge meat in flour mixture and brown well in same oil, adding more if necessary.
• Return onion to the pan. Add dill, wine, & consommé. Cover tightly and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Sauté mushrooms in a small amount of butter. Add mushrooms and artichokes to meat mixture. Stir gently and test for seasonings.
• Pour into 2 1/2 quart casserole. top with refrigerator biscuits. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes. About 5 minutes before completion, brush biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

CLASSIC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
• Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
• In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.

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.