Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My Mom's Italian Beef Stew

1 1/2-2 lbs boneless stew beef**, cubed
1 pkg. instant meat marinade (I used Adolf's original meat marinade/tenderizing mix)
1/3 c. red cooking wine
1/2 t. oregano
6 medium carrots, sliced (I used baby carrots)
12 small potatoes, sliced (I used small Dutch potatoes)
1/3 c. water
1/4 t. rosemary
2 T. tomato paste (I used a 6 oz. can)
6 small onions (I used pearl onions)

Thoroughly blend marinade, water, wine, tomato paste, and spices in Dutch oven. Place meat in mixture and marinate 15 minutes. Turn several times. Add vegetables and cook over low heat. When liquid begins to bubble, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2-2 hours. If liquid gets too low, add more water.

*I made this in the crockpot recently and it turned out great! Place the carrots, potatoes, and onions on the bottom of a lined crockpot, and add meat mixture on top. Once it's been cooking for a couple of hours, stir items together & occasionally while cooking. Cook on low for 8 hours.

** can substitute cubed chicken breasts or tenderloins for the beef if desired.

1st picture of meat marinade pkg I used (found where chili, taco, etc..mixes are found)
2nd picture: It's done!

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