Old-Time Beef Stew (Paula Deen)

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Paula Deen

Serves 6 people

Categories: Beef, Main Dish, Paula Deen, Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stewing beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 -2 bay leaf
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash ground allspice or 1 dash clove
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 4 red potatoes, quartered
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice.

  2. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours.

  3. Remove bay leaves.

  4. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery.

  5. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are cooked.

  6. 3 To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid.

  7. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth.

  8. Mix with hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly and thickened.

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