Beef and Walnut Stew Recipe

Beef and Walnut Stew Recipe

  • 2 pounds beef chuck steak, cut into 2 inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, cut in strips
  • 1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
  1. In a large pan, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Cook meat in hot fat until browned on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon to a warmed dish.
  2. Place garlic, peppers, and onion in remaining oil, and lightly fry until onion is clear. Return meat to pan; lightly mix together. Stir in walnut pieces, and cook and stir for one minute. Stir in tomato juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Stir in mushrooms; cook for 20 minutes.