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    Old-time Beef Stew


    Source of Recipe


    BBR

    Recipe Introduction


    Posted by: mapanda

    List of Ingredients




    2 TBSPS. fat
    2 lbs. beef chuck, cut in 1-1/2 in. cubes
    1 large onion, sliced
    1 clove garlic
    4 cups boiling water
    1 TBSP. salt
    1 TBSP. lemon juice
    1 tsp. sugar
    1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    1/2 tsp. paprika
    1 or 2 bay leaves
    Dash allspice or cloves
    6 carrots, cut in quarters
    1 lb. small white onions
    6 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
    1/2 cup cold water
    1/4 cup flour

    Recipe



    1.Heat fat in Dutch oven. Add beef chuck; brown on all sides, turning cubes with tongs. This should take about 20 minutes. Add sliced onion, along with garlic (on toothpick so you can retrieve it!), boiling water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, bay leaf, and allspice or cloves.
    2. Simmer (not boil) for 2 hours. (Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.) When meat is almost done, add the vegetables. Simmer the stew about 30 minutes longer or till everything in the kettle is done. Discard the bay leaves.
    3. To make gravy: Pour cold water into a shaker then add flour; shake hard to blend. Remove from heat, push the meat and vegetables to one side of the pan; stir in flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, till the gravy thickens and boils. Cook gently about 5 minute more.

    This stew will serve 6 to 8 hungry folks. Serve while piping hot. Go-withs are creamy slaw and thick slices of bread.

    Comments:It's the browning that gives stew a rich color, and flavor.

 

 

 

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