FollowWhen it is cold and blistery out, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of Old Fashioned Beef Stew. This hearty meal provides your body with protein and nourishment.
OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW
Servings: 4-6
Time: 2 hr 20 min
Ingredients
2 pounds stew beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash ground cloves (or ground allspice)
2 cups carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions:
1. Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and ground cloves. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
2. Remove bay leaves. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 additional minutes.
3. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.
