Sweet Potato Beef Stew & Garlic Green Beans

Sweet Potato Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

 

·         2 Tbsp olive oil
·         2 pounds sirloin steak, diced*
·         Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
·         2 medium onions, diced
·         1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
·         2 celery ribs, diced
·         6 cloves garlic, minced
·         8 ounces mushrooms, quartered*
·         1/4 cup all-purpose flour
·         2 Tbsp tomato paste
·         1/2 cup dry red wine
·         4 cups beef stock
·         4 sprigs fresh thyme
·         2 bay leaves
·         1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch chunks
·         3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

1.      Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add steak to the stockpot and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
2.      Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
3.      Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
4.      Whisk in flour and tomato paste until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
5.      Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the stockpot.
6.      Stir in beef stock, thyme, bay leaves and steak. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beef is very tender, about 30 minutes.
7.      Stir in sweet potatoes; simmer until potatoes are just tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.* Serve with your favourite salad.

*In Flyer October 9-15, 2022
Recipe and photo credit: Damn Delicious

Garlic Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

·         1 pound fresh green beans trimmed*
·         5 slices bacon diced*
·         1 small shallot diced
·         6 cloves garlic minced
·         6 Tbsp feta cheese*

INSTRUCTIONS

1.      Boil green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for a minute. Set aside.
2.      Add diced bacon and shallot to a 3 quart or larger pan over medium heat. Cook until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.      Add green beans and minced garlic to the pan. Stir as you mix everything together, cooking for a few minutes.
4.      Serve and top with feta cheese.

*In Flyer October 9-15, 2022
Recipe and photo credit: Savory Tooth