PD's Old-Time Beef Stew

This recipe for beef stew is hearty and comforting, and it tastes like cooking from long ago. The dish was rich and satisfying because it had tender beef, savory vegetables, and fragrant herbs that were cooked together.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes

Add garlic and onion, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Stir in carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1

5 to 2 hours or until beef is tender

In a small bowl, mix flour and water to create a slurry

Stir the slurry into the stew to thicken the broth, simmer for an additional 10 minutes

Adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired

Beef Veggie Barley Soup

A hearty and comforting beef, vegetable, and barley soup cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup barley
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put everything in a slow cooker and mix them together

Make sure the beef and vegetables are covered in liquid by stirring everything together

Put the lid on top and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the barley is done and the beef is soft

Before you serve, add salt and pepper to taste