Gluten Free Irish Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 3 teaspoons of salt (more to taste)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoons garlic salt
•  3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup brown gluten free gravy
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup of apple juice OR gluten free beer
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped 
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Brown meat in olive oil in large pot.

All but potatoes and onions.

Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.

Cook onions in butter until soft and set aside. 

After 1 hour add potatoes and onions to pot.

Cook on low for 1 hour uncovered. 

Served with sweet Gluten free Bisquick biscuits.