Basic Beef Stew

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I know, i know, not another beef stew recipe. But, after reviewing 5 pages of beef stew recipes posted here, this does not appear to be a duplicate. It's our favorite. When i use my pressure cooker it's ready in less than an hour, and the flavor can't be beat. note for the world tour participants - stews are an english tradition, and typically include meat and root vegetables. English peas are also very common in british cookery.

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Steps

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In large dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.

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Add meat.

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Brown well.

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Add onion and garlic.

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Saute until transparent.

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Add 4 cups water and tomato sauce.

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Add bay leaves , thyme , salt and pepper.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.

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Add carrots , potatoes and peas.

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Cover and cook 30 minutes on medium low or until vegetables are tender.

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Add corn starch slurry if sauce is too watery.

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Bring stew to a boil , stirring constantly.

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Boil 1 minute.

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Add maggi seasoning and serve with crusty rolls.

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However , please check your pressure cooker instruction booklet for proper times.

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Each pressure cooker is different.

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Mine reduces time by 1 / 3.

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Some others reduce cooking time by 2 / 3.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, stewing beef, onion, garlic cloves, water, tomato sauce, bay leaves, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, carrot, potatoes, frozen peas, cornstarch, cold water, maggi seasoning