As mentioned in the notes, I used a slurry because I like my stew thicker. I added 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to 3 tablespoons of water.
I will definitely be making this again.
]]>Now, I’ll admit, I stumbled outta the gate. I got so excited to wrangle up those cubes of beef that I forgot to roll ‘em in flour before tossing them into the pan. No big deal, though. Once all the meat was cooked and I was ready to add the veggies, I grabbed my flour and some water, whipped up a quick slurry, and stirred it into the pot. Let it cook for about a minute, and boom – problem solved.
The second little hitch in my giddy-up came after I simmered it for an hour and 15 minutes and then added the potatoes. After another 30 minutes, the stew was smelling like a dream, but the juice was a little too thin for my liking. So, I mixed up 1/4 cup of cornstarch with a cup of water and slowly stirred it in. The result? A stew so rich and hearty, it practically begged to be ladled over a pile of noodles.
And let me tell ya, none of these tweaks messed with the downright incredible flavor of this dish. This stew’s got a taste that’ll stick to your ribs and keep you coming back for more. Whoever dreamed up this recipe, my hat’s off to you. You’ve got yourself a lifelong fan out here on the range.
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