Devilish beef stew

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBeef stew meat, cut in cubes
2tablespoonsShortening
2cupsWater
3tablespoonsPrepared mustard
1teaspoonSeasoned salt
6mediumsOnions, quartered
2cupsSliced carrots
cupWater
3tablespoonsCornstarch

Directions

In a 3 quart suacepan, brown feef, half at a time, in melted shortening. Sprinkle with a little salt. Add the 2 cups of water, mustard and seasoned salt. Simmer covered for between 1 hour and 1 and one half hours or until meat is almost tender. Add onions and carrots and cook 30 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.

Stir the ⅓ cup of water into the cornstarch and add to the stew.

Cook and stir until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more.