Betsy's Red Wine Beef Stew

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This is a lower carbohydrate stew. There are no potatoes in it, but i did put in carrots. Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you. You can just chop up all the vegetables while the beef is boiling away, and take your time doing it. I cut everything up and put it in a bowl. Then just dumped the whole bowl in to the pot at the right time. It really is yummy!!

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Steps

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Toss beef with herbs , paprika , 2 teaspoons salt and the ground black pepper.

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Heat the oil in bottom of heavy stew pot over medium-high heat.

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Brown the beef.

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Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

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Melt butter in same pot.

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Add chopped onion.

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Cook 7 to 8 minutes until onions begin to brown.

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Add garlic during last 2 minutes of cooking time.

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Add reserved meat and accumulated juices , bay leaf , wine and water.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , lower to a strong simmer and cook for 1 hour.

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After 1 hour , taste , and if needed , add 1 teaspoon salt.

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Then add bullion cube.

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Stir and bring back to simmer.

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Cover and simmer for 1 more hour , until beef is tender.

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Stir in vegetables and beef broth.

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Simmer 15 30 minutes more.

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Ingredients

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stewing beef, herbes de provence, paprika, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, butter, onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, red wine, water, beef bouillon cube, beef broth, green beans, zucchini, sliced mushrooms, turnips, celery ribs, green bell pepper, carrot