Yummy Beef Stew Recipes

It's been too long since I've blogged and WAY too long since I have posted recipes. Here are a couple beef stew favorites. Stew meat can be very versatile and very tender when cooked slowly. I love to make huge batches of stew and have plenty to freeze and eat as leftovers. Less cooking for mom means more time with family or more time to farm:)

What can I say on a rainy cool August day I was inspired to write about beef stew. As a matter of fact I have the first recipe simmering right now!

Beef Stew and Veggies on the Stove Top (2 hrs 20 min)
Ingredients:

• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cold water

Directions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

This recipe is from allrecipes.com follow is link.


Garlic Beef Stew with Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker (6-8 hrs)
Ingredients:

• 2# stew meat
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 10-12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T ground marjoram
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 C chicken broth (homemade is always best)
• 1 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, top the stew meat with all ingredients except for the acorn squash and mix well.
   
2. Cut the acorn squash in half, scoop out the seeds and place directly on top of stew meat. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low.
   
3. Scoop out the acorn squash from it's skin and serve in a bowl with stew on top of the squash!
   

This recipe is taken from "Everyday Paleo" by Sarah Fragoso. It's a yummy fall favorite!!! Make a double batch!