Beef Stew Recipe
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Ingredients: 1tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening 1 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 3cups water 1/2teaspoon salt 1/8teaspoon pepper 2medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1large unpeeled potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1teaspoon salt 1dried bay leaf 1/2cup cold water 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Directions:In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides. Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened |
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Notes: This could also be made in the slow cooker. Remove some liquid once cooked and thicken gravy in pot just before serving.
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