Garlic Mushroom French Beef Stew

Name: Garlic Mushroom French Beef Stew
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 20 servings (1 cup each)
Ingredients: 5 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large sweet onions, chopped; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, such as portobello, shiitake and/or oyster), sliced; 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth; 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

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Total Time:Prep: 40 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by John Maxson, Mason City, Illinois

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Special and sensational are words that come to mind to describe this stew. One bite and you'll know why. It makes a lot, but can easily be halved.—John Maxson, Mason City, Illinois

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Garlic Mushroom French Beef Stew

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Yield:20 servings (1 cup each)

Prep:40 min

Cook:2 hours 15 min

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Ingredients

5 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, such as portobello, shiitake and/or oyster), sliced
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

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Directions

1
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a stockpot, brown the beef in oil in batches. Remove and keep warm.

2
In the same pan, saute onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons butter for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in mushrooms, potatoes, broth, wine, basil and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until beef is tender.
3
In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into stew; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.