For me, one of the most satisfying of comfort foods is a slow cooked beef stew. But since my schedule does not always allow time for the slow cook stew, I also use this (relatively) quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 T. kosher salt
• 2 t. fresh ground black pepper
• 1 t. ea. mustard, paprika, brown sugar
• 1/2 t. ground cumin
• 1/4 t. ground cayenne chile
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• 3 carrots, 1/4" slice
• 2 potatoes, 1/4" slice
• 1 sweet potato, 1/4" slice
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• 2 onions, 1/2" slice
• 2 ribs celery, 1/2" slice
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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• 2 lb. trimmed beef, 1/2" to 3/4" cube
• 2 T. oil
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• 2 c. beef stock
• 2 t. kosher salt
• 1 t. fresh ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
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• 2 c. beef stock
• 2 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. wine
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• 1 T ea. fresh mint & parsley, chopped
• 1 t. lemon juice
• salt & pepper to taste