Basic Stew
(from iloveelydia’s recipe box)
Takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours to cook depending on the meat chosen.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens: Soup and Stews Cookbook page 34
Cook time: 90 minutesServes 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs stew meat, inch squares
- 2 TB cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 10.5 or 10.75 oz canned beef broth
- 5 cups of frozen stew vegetables
- 1/4 c. cold water
- 2 TB flour
Directions
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In large saucepan brown meat in hot oil. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, salt, mustard, garlic, and pepper. Add beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer till meat is nearly tender (about 30 minutes for pork or 1 1/4 hours for beef).
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Add vegetables. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
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Blend water and flour; stir into stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove bay leaf. Make 6 servings.