Beef Stew Recipe - Katie Lee - Food Network
Beef Stew Recipe - Katie Lee - Food Network
Beef Stew Recipe - Katie Lee - Food Network
Beef Stew
Recipe courtesy of Katie Lee
Show: The Kitchen Episode: Family Traditions
Level: Easy
Directions:
Total: 2 hr 50 min
Active: 50 min 1 Season the beef generously with
salt and pepper. Sprinkle 2
Yield: 4 to 6 servings tablespoons of the flour evenly over the
meat.
Ingredients: 2 Heat the olive oil in a large heavy
2 pounds lean stewing beef (such as top saucepan or Dutch oven over
round), cut into 2-inch cubes medium-high heat. Add the beef in a
single layer without crowding the pan (work in 2 batches if necessary) and cook,
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
turning, until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and reserve.
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 Add the beer to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned
One 12-ounce bottle stout beer, such as bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook until it is
Guinness reduced by half; return the beef to the pot and add the potatoes, onions, carrots,
10 small new potatoes, cut in half celery stalk, broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a very low
2 medium yellow onions, quartered simmer, cover and cook until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4 large carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1-
inch pieces 4 In a small bowl, mash the butter with the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until
smooth. While whisking the liquid, drop small pieces of the butter paste into
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus
the stew, whisking until each piece dissolves. Continue adding the butter paste
1/2 cup leaves, roughly chopped
until it is used up and completely dissolved into the stew. Add the peas and
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
continue cooking until the stew is thickened and the peas are cooked, about 5
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper (about 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and
1 cup frozen peas 3/4 teaspoon pepper).
3 scallions, sliced, optional
5 Ladle the stew into individual bowls and garnish with the chopped celery
leaves and sliced scallions, if using.
Adapted from "The Comfort Table" by Katie Lee. Copyright Simon Spotlight
Entertainment 2008. Provided courtesy of Katie Lee. All rights reserved.