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Rustic PEI Potato, Beef, and Mushroom Stew
A hearty stew that sticks to your bones, with only the finest of ingredients!
Prep Time & Yield
Serves 8.
Ingredients
| 3 medium | PEI White Potatoes, washed and large diced |
| 1/2 lb (225 g) | Bacon, diced |
| 2 lbs (900 g) | Stewing Beef, cubed |
| 1 tbsp (15 ml) | Vegetable Oil |
| 1/2 large | Onion, chopped |
| 2 stalks | Celery, sliced |
| 1 tbsp (15 ml) | Garlic, minced |
| 2 cups (500 ml) | Button Mushrooms, quartered |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | Turnip, peeled and large dice |
| 2 large | Carrots, peeled and large dice |
| 4 cups (1000 ml) | Beef Stock or Water |
| 2 | Bay Leaves |
| 1 tbsp (15 ml) | Dried Thyme |
| 2 tbsp (30 ml) | Worcestershire Sauce |
| 2 tbsp (30 ml) | Cornstarch |
| 1/4 cup (50 ml) | Cold Water |
| to taste | Salt and Pepper |
Directions
1. In a medium pot, heat the bacon over medium heat; stir frequently.
2. Once the bacon has started to crisp, add the cubed beef to the hot pan and sear until brown on all sides. Remove the bacon and beef from the pot, leaving any remaining fat.
3. Add the oil, onions, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often until softened; approximately 7-9 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes, mushrooms, turnip, carrot, and meat back into the pot. Add in the dried herbs and Worcestershire sauce and season with salt & pepper.
5. Pour in the beef stock (or water). Add more stock or water if needed to cover the vegetables.
6. Bring the stew to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until the vegetables have softened and the meat is tender, approximately 45-60 minutes; stirring occasionally.
7. Combine cornstarch with cold water and mix until dissolved; stir into the stew. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
8. Season to taste with salt & pepper and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
PEI Potato Pie
Courtesy of the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company, New Glasgow, PEI
Prep Time & Yield
Serves 6.
Ingredients
| 3 to 4 lbs | peeled Potatoes |
| lots of | grated Cheddar cheese |
| 1 tsp | ground Thyme |
| to taste | chopped chives (fresh or dry) |
| 1 lb | Bacon |
| to taste | Salt & Pepper |
For Maple Bacon Sauce:
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 cup | Sour Cream |
| 1/4 cup | Maple Syrup |
| 1 tsp | Bacon bits |
Directions
Thinly slice potatoes. Line a pie plate or casserole dish with bacon, leaving half slices of bacon over the edge of dish. Layer potatoes, a generous amount of grated cheese, chopped chives, and salt and pepper to taste.
Repeat until you have four layers. Sprinkle first layer only with ground thyme. Pull bacon up over top of pie. Pie should be 4-5 inches thick. Fasten center of pie with skewer.
Cover with plastic wrap, then cover over top with foil and bake at 400°F for 2 hours. Remove plastic wrap and continue to bake for another 30 minutes until fork tender and the bacon is cooked.