Capital Stew

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A great potluck stew that reheats easily (see note below)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300-degrees f.

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In an oven-safe saucepan , brown meat and then season with salt and pepper.

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Stir in wine and consomme.

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Cover tightly and cook in oven for 2 1 / 2 hours.

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On top of stove in seperate pans cook vegetables until done.

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Drain , but save juices.

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When meat is done , transfer meat to an oven-proof serving dish or casserole dish.

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Stir in vegetables.

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Add vegetable juices to meat juices to equal 1 - 1 / 2 cups of liquid and thicken with flour.

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Pour over meat and vegetables and return dish to oven for 15 minutes.

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Sprinkle with parsley , cheese and garlic.

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Reheat meat in serving dish then add vegetables and fnally the parsley / cheese mixture following directions as above.

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Ingredients

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beef stew meat, oil, salt, pepper, wine, beef consomme, frozen peas, leeks, celery ribs, flour, parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic clove