Witches Brew Stew Classic (Print Version)
A hearty blend of sausage, beef, fresh vegetables, and bold savory flavors for comforting dining.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound Italian sausage
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1 pound lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
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3 ounces shallots, diced
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8 ounces large white mushrooms
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4 large carrots, peeled
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1 cup celery, chopped
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12 ounces baby gemstone potatoes, halved
→ Flavoring
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2 packets (1 ounce each) onion soup mix, divided
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5 cups beef broth
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14 ounces canned Italian-style petite diced tomatoes
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, lean ground beef, diced shallots, and one packet of onion soup mix. Cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, about 5–8 minutes.
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As meat browns, halve the mushrooms and use a chopstick or toothpick to poke two eyes on each rounded side. On each carrot, cut two small wedges out of one side and discard; slice into rounds to form pumpkin shapes.
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Using a slotted spoon, move cooked meat to a large slow cooker, leaving excess fat in the skillet.
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Add mushrooms, prepared carrots, chopped celery, and halved potatoes to the skillet with remaining fat. Sauté over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables begin to sear.
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Transfer seared vegetables into the slow cooker with the meat. Sprinkle with remaining packet of onion soup mix.
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Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and red wine vinegar. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
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Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–6 hours, until vegetables are fork-tender.
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Ladle stew into bowls and serve hot.
# Notes:
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For a festive presentation, carve eyes in the mushrooms and shape carrots into small pumpkins for a Halloween-themed dish.