Don’t Peek California Beef Stew

This is a delicious, stick to your ribs stew that would be perfect on a cold winter night!  This recipe was very simple.  I wanted to jazz it up, so I added fresh ingredients.  I also wanted to make sure it wasn't too rich, so I added carrots for the contrast.   Still a very easy preparation and cook. Hope you enjoy!
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Total Time: 105 mins
Ingredients
  • 3 lb beef stew meat
  • 1 tbsp oil (i used grapeseed oil)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 onions soup mix package
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 10.5 oz dry red wine (i used cabernet)
  • 4 medium carrots, cut uniformly
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven to high heat. Add the oil, beef, and onion. Stir around until all sides of beef are browned.
  2. Next, add the onion soup mix, mushroom soup, and the wine to the pot. Mix well.
  3. Stir in the carrots and the mushrooms. Put the lid on the pot and place into a 325 degree oven for 3 hours.
  4. After 3 hours, remove from oven and serve with crusty bread.