As the cold continues to sweep down across much of the US, wholesome hot food seems to be ideal for meals. Below is a recipe for beef stew from St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. The winery is located in Sonoma County, California. If you are planning to visit Sonoma, read the online review. In the meantime warm up with this easy-to-make stew.
Cheers,
Kathy
St. Francis Mission Style Beef Stew
Suggested Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup flour
2 pounds stewing beef cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
3 cups beef stock
2 carrots, cubed
1 yellow onion, cubed
3 ribs celery, cubed
8 small red potatoes, cut into eighths
1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
Preparation
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Toss the beef in the flour to coat evenly; shake off excess. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot with a lid. When the oil is very hot, add the beef. Brown on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to keep the oil hot.
- Add wine, soy sauce and stock to cover. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover with the lid and simmer 1½ to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook 20 minutes uncovered or until the potatoes are tender.
Recipe provided by St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, California.