Son of a bitch stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsBoneless beef stew meat, fat trimmed
2Large onions, chopped
2Cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
cupDry red wine
cupAll purpose flour
2tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonDried thyme
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1quartRegular strength beef broth
1Bottle or can (12 oz) beer
2Large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2\" chunks
4Large carrots, sliced 1/2\" thick
2cupsCoarsley chopped cabbage
1cupCoarsley chopped celery
2Dried bay leaves
Salt

Directions

In a 6-8 quart pan or Dutch oven, combine beef, onions, garlic and Worcestershire. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.

Uncover and stir often until liquid evaporates and it's residue turns dark brown. Add wine and stir to release browned bits.

Smoothly mix flour, sugar, thyme and pepper with one cup of the broth. Add to beef along with the remaining broth. Add beer, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, celery and bay. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced.

Season to taste with salt.