Perfect Pairings: Rock and Vine, Three Ranches, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California, 233776

Hearty Beef Stew

2 pounds stew beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash ground allspice or ground cloves
3 large carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. In a large boiler over medium heat, brown meat in hot oil.

2. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

3. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer.

4. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot.

5. Stir and cook until bubbly.







					Hearty Beef Stew 2 pounds stew beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 or 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika Dash ground allspice or ground cloves 3 large carrots, sliced 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1. In a large boiler over medium heat, brown meat in hot oil. 2. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. 3. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. 4. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. 5. Stir and cook until bubbly.



	Rock and Vine • Three Ranches • 2006 • North Coast, California • 233776 Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot appearance - bright, clear color : medium purple aroma - subtle flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - smooth oak - smoke fruit - blackberries, black cherries, plum earth - chocolate, black pepper body - medium-full additional notes - lighter than expected, long finish, tannic				• Cabernet is grown in nearly every major wine producing country in the world. • Cabernet Sauvignon is a relatively new variety. It comes from a chance crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in the 17th century in Southwestern France. • In California, for a wine to be called Cabernet Sauvignon it must be at least 75% of that variety. Related Podcasts: 1. September 30 - Aging Wines Click here to listen. 2. October 12 - Screaming Eagle Cult Wine Click here to listen. 3. November 20 - Napa vs. Bordeaux Click here to listen.