Old- Time Beef Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

OLD - TIME BEEF STEW

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons oil
Flour
Garlic powder
Paprika
2 pounds stew beef
1 onion -- quartered
1 clove garlic
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
bay leaves
1 Dash allspice or cloves
6 carrots -- cut in pieces
6 medium white potatoes -- cut in pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup flour

Put flour, paprika and garlic powder in a plastic bag. Coat stew beef in
flour mixture and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven. After all meat
is browned, add the remaining ingredients except for 1/2 cup cold water
and 1/4 cup flour. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. When
all vegetables are cooked, thicken with 1/2 cup cold water mixed with 1/4
cup flour.

*To cook in a crockpot, brown flour coated meat. Put browned meat and
remaining ingredients, except for thickening ingredients, to the crockpot.
Cook on low for 10-12 hours or 5-6 hours on high.




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