Old-Time Beef Stew

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 pounds stew beef
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove peeled
• 1 bay leaf - (to 2)
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash ground allspice or ground cloves
• 3 large carrots sliced
• 3 celery ribs chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer.

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.

This recipe yields 6 servings.