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- While the oil is heating, take 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon steak seasoning (I used McCormick Steak Mates Montreal seasoning)…
- Take a medium onion and 4-5 cloves of garlic…
- Add an 8-ounce package of sliced mushrooms (I’m using baby portobellos.)
- Add in 1 cup beef broth…
- 2 pounds lean beef stew meat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning (like McCormick Steak Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and sliced
- 1 8-ounce package sliced baby mushrooms (I used baby portobello mushrooms)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1-ounce package onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3-4 cups hot cooked rice or egg noodles
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