Beef ragout

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBeef, cubed for stew
3tablespoonsCrisco
2tablespoonsFlour
1tablespoonSalt
½tablespoonBalck Pepper
1Garlic. clove, smashed
½tablespoonRosemary, dried
1Bayleaf
2Parsley branches
1Branch dried Thyme
8smallsPotatoes
9ouncesOnions, small
18ouncesCarrotts,small

Directions

1. Cut the meat into 5 cm cubes, wash and dry. Put crisco or oil in a big pot and heat. Fry the meat on all sides nice and brown. Take out and keep warm. 2. When the last meat is done put all back into pot and flour and salt and pepper and brown , on medium heat, until the flour is brown.Add about ¾ L water, garlic, rosemary and the other herbs, bound together. Bring all to a boil and cover and simmer 40 minutes. 3. Add onions, carrotts and potatoes and cover and simmer another 40 min. 4. Stir often and season to taste; short before serving take out the herb bundel.Put in a prewarmed bowl and serve.

Translated by Brigitte Sealing Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-785-8098