Beef Stew with Sun Dried Tomatoes

[Cooksie]

Here's a favorite at our house. It's a thick and chunky stew, and the sun dried tomatoes, wine, and toasty minced onion bits make it very flavorful.

1 lb to 1 1/2 lb chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
flour
black pepper
vegetable oil
scant tablespoon dried minced onion
2 cans Swansons beef broth
3/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
scant tablespoon of brown gravy mix (Great Value works fine)
5 to 6 baby carrots, large chop
5 to 6 stalks of celery, large chop
2 medium onions, large chop
1/2 pkg sun dried tomatoes (Great Lakes 100g pkg, dry pack, use 1/2 pkg)
salt


Dredge the meat in flour seasoned with black pepper. Brown in a small amount of very hot oil, in batches, until the meat is crusty and well browned.

Add all the meat back into the pan and sprinkle on the dried minced onion. When the onion bits begin to turn golden, add the red wine. Stir to remove bits from the bottom of the pan, and then add the broth and the gravy mix. Simmer, uncovered, on very low for one hour.

Add the carrots, celery, onions, and the tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for another hour. Add salt if needed.

 

[chowhound]

That looks fantastic. A lot like my stew (lol).
I like the addition of sundried tomatoes and will give that a try next time. I looooove thick and chunky stew!

 

[Cooksie]

Thanks, chow. I bet you put potatoes in yours. Sometimes I do, just depends.

 

[homecook]

Nice touch with the sun-dried tomatoes. I'll need to try that. Thanks!

 

[chowhound]

Yep. I love potatoes, too, so they go in. Really it's the beef (of course) and carrots though that are requirements. I won't have a problem swapping out the potatoes for the sun dried tomatoes.

 

[Cooksie]

Yep. I love potatoes, too, so they go in. Really it's the beef (of course) and carrots though that are requirements. I won't have a problem swapping out the potatoes for the sun dried tomatoes.

Oh yeah, lots of carrots.

Thanks, HC

 

[lilbopeep]

looks yummy

 

[Cooksie]

looks yummy

Thank you

 

[buzzard767]

looks yummy

I concur. I've saved the recipe and will give it a whirl when the weather cools off --- and that won't be too long from now.

 

[Cooksie]

I concur. I've saved the recipe and will give it a whirl when the weather cools off --- and that won't be too long from now.

It's even cooling down some here, so I'm getting in the mood. Thanks!

 

[Deelady]

I dont suppose you can use sangria wine and oil packed sundried tomatoes (drained of course) can you....thats what I have on hand

 

[Cooksie]

I dont suppose you can use sangria wine and oil packed sundried tomatoes (drained of course) can you....thats what I have on hand

You can use the oil packed tomatoes for sure. I'm not sure about the sangria, maybe use extra beef broth instead. I've never done it that way, but you never know until you try .

 

[Deelady]

LOL I thought it might be too fruity

 

[homecook]

LOL I thought it might be too fruity

Dee, drink the sangria and use the beef broth in the stew....

 

[Deelady]

Ummm hello woman...I thought you were suppose to be a good influence???
Remember I'm a 5 month prego woman??

 

[homecook]

Ummm hello woman...I thought you were suppose to be a good influence???
Remember I'm a 5 month prego woman??

I think you may have me mixed up with someone else....

I just meant a sip or two..........not the whole bottle!

 

[Deelady]

LOL suuuuree! Actually I had an occasional glass of red wine with my first pregnancy that my Dr said was fine. But with this pregnancy I havent even wanted a sip, just doesn't appealing at all. But I am looking forward to a Martini when I am done breast feeding!!!!