Orange Marmalade From Spain
During the colder months, we can’t get enough soup, stew and chili, but truth be told—sometimes we need a break from our old favorites. That’s why this recipe is such a welcome addition. It makes for a hearty bowl with fall-apart-tender chunks of beef in a luscious, rich broth, but that’s not all that’s going on here. Caramelized onions add a sweetness that’s well balanced by the slightly bitter (think coffee-flavored) taste of the Guinness®. The preparation of the beef—it’s dredged in flour and browned before being added to the slow cooker crock—helps thicken the stew and adds all sorts of deeply savory flavor. So when you want something comforting and crowd-friendly—but also feel like you’ve been eating the same thing for months—turn to this sensational stew for something new.
INGREDIENT :
- 6cups thinly sliced sweet or yellow onions (about 2 lb)
- 2tablespoons butter, melted
- 1teaspoon salt
- 3/4teaspoon pepper
- 2cups Progresso beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1/2cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 3lb beef stew meat
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1cup Guinness Draught (from 12-oz can)
- 1lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
- 4carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
RECIPE DIRECTION :
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Mix onions, melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in slow cooker. Add 1 cup of the broth. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until onions are very tender and browned.
- In large bowl, mix flour, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add beef; toss to coat. Discard any excess flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half of beef 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining half of beef.
- Add remaining 1 cup broth to skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet. Add to slow cooker.
- Add Guinness, potatoes, carrots and thyme to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with parsley.
