Three-Pepper Beef Stew
Cayenne pepper sauce, crushed red pepper, and red sweet peppers add a spicy twist to the classic beef and potato stew.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6 (about 1 1/2-cup) servings
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 large onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 3/4 cups dry red wine or 1 14-ounce can lower-sodium beef broth
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1 14-ounce can lower-sodium beef broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 to 3 teaspoons bottled cayenne pepper sauce
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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2 large potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 medium red sweet peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons cold water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
1.
In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off fat.
2.
Stir in wine, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3.
Add potatoes and sweet peppers. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat and potatoes are tender.
4.
In a small bowl, stir together cold water and cornstarch. Stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Makes 6 (about 1 1/2-cup) servings
Nutrition information
Calories 401, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 358 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Starch 1, Lean Meat 4.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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