Tailgaters' Favorite Stew
Tailgaters' Favorite Stew is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
Drain on a paper towel and crumble.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Drain off all but 2 tbsp (30 mL) fat from pan, reserving remainder.
On a plate, combine flour, salt and peppercorns.
Dredge beef in mixture until coated, discarding any excess.
Add beef to pan, in batches, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per batch, adding more bacon drippings between batches if necessary.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker stoneware as completed.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring, until carrots are softened, about 7 minutes.
Add garlic, bay leaves, nutmeg and orange zest and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add barley and tomato paste and stir well.
Add wine, bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Complete Step 3, heating 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in pan before softening the vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
When you're ready to cook, complete the recipe.
Transfer to stoneware.
Add broth and water and stir well.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
Discard bay leaves.
Stir in reserved bacon, orange juice and cayenne.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.