Jalapeno Beef Stew With Polenta Stars

Simple, fun and spicy beef stew dish highlighted with jalapeno peppers and garnished with polenta stars.
Ingredients -
6 Whole Shallots
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Pound Beef Chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
3-4 Jalapeños (seeded and minced)
2 Carrots (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 Large Potato (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
1/2 Red Onion (peeled and diced)
1 Cup Port
2 Cups Beef Stock (fresh or canned)
1 Tablespoon Rubbed Sage
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
 
Preparation:

1. Toss shallots with olive oil.

2. Roast in a 350 degree for 35 minutes.

3. Make sure it is soft and brown.

4. Set aside.

5. Heat butter in a large deep saucepan over medium heat.

6. Toss beef with flour to coat.

7. Place in hot butter.

8. Increase heat and sauté for 5-10 minutes.

9. (Don't crowd the meat.)

10. Remove pan from heat, and transfer meat to a bowl.

11. Reserving the drippings.

12. Cover the meat loosely with aluminum foil.

13. Set aside.

14. Sauté jalapeños, carrots, potato, and red onion in drippings over medium.

15. Heat.

16. Toss often to prevent burning.

17. Cook until the onion turns translucent.

18. Stir in the wine, beef stock, sage, and oregano.

19. Cook over low heat, with the lid slightly ajar, for 30-40 minutes.

20. Stir in the reserved beef / shallots mixture.

21. Continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until meat and vegetables are done.

22. Season with salt and pepper.

23. Ladle stew into bowls.

24. Top with 2 or 3 Polenta Stars.

25. Serve hot.

 



Cooking Tip
Celeriac
Celeriac is a hearty root vegetable found in many stews. Found in supermarkets, choose a celeriac that is medium sized for best results.

Stew Cooking Tips
Parsnips
When buying parsnips, avoid those with hairy rootlets and those that are limp. Limp parsnips, like carrots, are no longer fresh when limp.

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