Ingredients for - Provincial Beef Stew
How to cook deliciously - Provincial Beef Stew
1. Stage
Dredge meat lightly with flour. In a large skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook meat in batches, adding more oil as needed, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a large ovenproof casserole.
2. Stage
Drain most of the oil from skillet. Saute garlic and thyme for 1 to 2 minutes, or until garlic is softened. Pour in tomatoes, stock, and vinegar, stirring to scrape up brown bits and mashing tomatoes with fork. Bring to boil, then pour over meat. Add orange juice, bay leaves, orange rind, and pepper. Cover casserole dish.
3. Stage
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
4. Stage
Stir in carrots, mushrooms, and onions. Bake for 40 minutes.
5. Stage
Stir in pasta, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove casserole from the oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and orange rinds. Serve.