𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰🥣

There is nothing like a good a beef stew on a rainy day. We have been watching a lot of old westerns from the 1980’s and my husband has been wanting me to try a good Hearty beef stew. After a little research and recipe comparison, I came up this delicious little dish that was a crowd pleaser and the pot was emptied! It works great in an insta-pot or crock pot. 

I also came across a new (old) flour mix that I didn’t know existed. I wish I had known about this sooner. I always have been looking for ways to add a little thickness to stews or soups. There is a product called “Wondra” quick mixing flour. This is the best trick I have come across in years! I wish I had known about this little miracle sooner. You can add just a few tablespoons (depending on how much you need) of this easy mixing flour to your recipe AFTER you are finished cooking and just thicken it up and your are finished! I mean how easy is that!! A new little miracle I am keeping on hand in our home!! 

I hope you try it and let me know what you think!

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭:🥩

• 2 pound chuck roast, cut into chunks Or just buy beef stew meat.
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil or bacon drippings, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰:

• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1 rib chopped celery
• 2 toes of garlic, minced
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons of beef stock or broth
• 1 tablespoon of Better than Bouillon beef base, optional
• 1 bag baby carrots 
• 1 small bag of small red potatoes
• Wondra Quick mixing flour

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 
• 2 bay leaves

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat in a large (6 quart or larger) Dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot.
2. Cut the meat into chunks about 1-inch in size and pat dry well with paper towels.
3. Whisk together flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and toss the beef in batches, lightly coating with the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour,
4. Cook the meat until brown on sides on sides and set aside, adding more oil as needed.
5. Add sliced onion to the pot drippings and cook until lightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
6. Add a few tablespoons of the beef stock to the pot to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Add remaining Beef broth, and beef base; bring to a boil.
7. Add the the seared beef to an Insta pot or crock pot, add thyme, rosemary, celery seed, basil, paprika and Cajun seasoning and broth mixture. Add bay leaves.
8. Add the carrots and potatoes.
9. Cook in Insta pot for 2 hours. Or Crockpot for 4-6 hours.
10. Add 2-4 tablespoons of Wondra depending on your desired thickness.
11. Serve over hot rice with hot buttered biscuits, cornbread or homemade yeast rolls.
12. Enjoy! 

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