With a hint of maple, this delicious heart-warming stew is sure to become a family favourite. Served with crusty bread, it's a complete meal in a bowl.
Number of servings: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Ingredients
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp EACH garlic powder and pepper
2 lb Stewing Beef Cubes
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1-19 oz can stewed tomatoes
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine or cooking wine
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 cups potato chunks
2 cups carrot chunks
1 cup celery slices
Directions
- Combine flour and seasonings in plastic bag. Add beef
and shake to coat. 
- Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown meat. Add tomatoes, onions, 1
cup (250 mL) water, wine and maple syrup. Bring mixture to a
boil. Cover stew and simmer over low heat or bake at 325°F for
1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Add potatoes, carrots and celery; continue cooking 45-60
minutes until vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken stew
with 2 tbsp flour blended into ¼ cup cold water.
