Photo: Beef Stew with Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup frozen sliced carrots
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced brown mushrooms
- 3 cups diced red potatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely grated bittersweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 (1.5-ounce) packet meatloaf seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine, preferably Merlot
- 1 leek, white part only, sliced and cleaned
Directions
In a large bowl combine beef stew meat, salt, pepper and flour. Toss until beef is well coated.
Heat the canola in a large saute pan over high heat. Add seasoned beef and sear on all sides until brown and caramelized. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Combine seared beef, carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and tomatoes in a 4-quart slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, stir together grated chocolate, garlic, meatloaf packet, beef broth, and red wine. Pour into slow cooker and sprinkle the leeks over the top. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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By wymand_7173976
San Antonio, TX
on February 15, 2013
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I made this last night as a main course for my Valentine's dinner. It was so perfect, my husband really liked it. I too made a roux of flour and water and added it to thicken up the juice a bit. The stew has a rich full flavor that most guys will like. I had some warm rolls and a small salad with it. I bet that the flavor will even be better with the leftovers, as it maked a pretty big batch.
By Les-the-Chef
Phoenix, AZ
on October 12, 2012
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This is just the best ! The chocolate really adds depth of flavor. I did make a few adjustments:
I added 1 large bay leaf, 1/2 cup strong, black coffee (goes well with the chocolate and just a bit of fresh ground nutmeg (not much-this is a strong spice and one tablespoon of worcestershire sauce. Way to go Sandra Lee !!!
By Marielyr
on July 03, 2012
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I made this recipe today, skipped browning the meat because I was in a rush, just mixed 2 Tblsp of flour in with the beef broth and used fresh carrots and oh how wonderful my house smelled when I walked in. i was skeptical about the bittersweet chocolate but after the reviews I had to try it. I had bittersweet chocolate chips in the pantry so I used a heaping Tblsp as I didn't feel like grating them. This stew is magnificent you can't taste the chocolate but it adds a depth that is divine. I have to say one of the best, if not the best, I have ever made and tasted. My husband loved it and the kids devoured it> Thank you Sandra
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