BEEF STEW IN A YORKSHIRE
Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef stew served in a Yorkshire pudding? This recipe promises to elevate your dining experience with its rich taste and comforting aroma. Let’s delve into the culinary journey of creating this mouthwatering dish!
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Beef Stew:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Diced Beef | 600 grams |
| Red Wine | 175ml |
| Chantenay Carrots | 500 grams |
| Onion (diced) | 1 large |
| Shelled Peas | 160 grams |
| Broccoli | 200 grams |
| Beef Oxos | 2 cubes |
| Hot Water | 200ml |
| Cornflour | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Garlic (crushed) | 2 cloves |
| Mixed Herbs | 1 teaspoon |
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
Preparing the Beef:
- Coat the Beef: Place the diced beef in a food bag along with 2 tablespoons of cornflour, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Shake the bag thoroughly to coat the beef evenly. Set it aside for later use.
Cooking the Vegetables:
- Sautéing the Onion and Carrots: Heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion and chantenay carrots for approximately 5 minutes until they are slightly tender. Add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute, infusing the vegetables with aromatic flavors.
- Transferring to Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onion, carrots, and garlic mixture into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly at the bottom.
Cooking the Beef:
- Browning the Beef: In the same pan used for sautéing, brown the coated beef chunks until they develop a rich caramelized exterior. Once done, transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker, arranging it over the vegetable mixture.
Flavor Infusion:
- Deglazing with Red Wine: Pour the red wine into the empty pan and allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes, letting the alcohol evaporate. This process adds depth of flavor to the stew. After simmering, pour the red wine into the slow cooker over the beef and vegetables.
- Adding Beef Stock and Herbs: Mix the beef oxos dissolved in hot water with the mixed herbs, then pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Give it a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Slow Cooking Process:
- Cooking on High: Set the slow cooker to high heat and let the beef stew cook for approximately 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a tender and succulent dish.
- Adding Vegetables: After 4 hours, add the broccoli and shelled peas to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the carrots are fork-tender.
