Beef Stew with Cinnamon
Source of Recipe
Recipezaar
Recipe Introduction
I have submitted this delicious stew both in its conventional, stove-top form and adapted for my new toy - the crockpot
List of Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
1 bunch scallion, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
3 large celery ribs, chopped fine
1 small green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 (2.00 lbs) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 cup prepared tomato sauce
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne
3 carrots, sliced ½ inch thick
4-6 small new potatoes, peeled,cut in half
Recipe
1. Heat oil over moderately-high heat and brown beef in batches, transferring to a bowl as it is browned.
2. Pour off fat if desired.
3. Return beef to kettle and stir in scallions, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beef stock, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, herbs and spices.
4. Simmer, covered, 2 ½ hours.
5. Add carrots and potatoes and simmer 30 minutes longer, or until they are tender.
6. For Crockpot: Put browned beef and all remaining ingredients in crockpot.
7. Give everything a stir and cook on low for 10-12 hours, adding more water or stock if stew appears too dry (probably not necessary).
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