Redeye Stew

Name: Redeye Stew
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed of fat; 6 small or 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 carrots, cut into large pieces; 1 yellow onion, cut into 8 slices; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 cups water, beer, or wine of any kind; 1 cup frozen peas

December 9, 2011

Ham with redeye gravy is a southern classic. A cuppa coffee is used to deglaze the pan, and the resulting slurry is poured over the ham slices. I’d bet my buttons that somebody has thrown coffee into the stew for added flavor!

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: A flavorful, full-bodied beer or a glass of hearty red wine.

Recipe notes

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