Olde tyme beef stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsFat
2poundsBeef chuck; cubed
1largeOnion; chopped
1Clove garlic
4cupsBoiling water
1tablespoonSalt
1tablespoonLemon juice
6Carrots; quartered
1poundsPearl onions
3mediumsPotatoes; cubed
1teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonWorcestershire
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonPaprika
2Bay leaves
1dashAllspice or cloves

Directions

Heat fat in dutch oven, slowly turning to brown evenly. Add onion, garlic, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire, pepper, paprika, bay leaves, spices and boiling water, cover and simmer 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add vegetables when meat is almost done; simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves and garlic clove. (To find easily, slip a toothpick through the garlic clove and bay leaves.

MRS DAVID HENDERSON (GRACE)

MARVELL, AR

From the book <High Cotton Cookin'>, Marvell Academy Mothers Assn, Marvell, AR 72366, ISBN 0-918544-14-9, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .