Beef Stew

Beef stew is the perfect meal when you need something you don't have to "watch" constantly, when the weather is cool, or when you just have a longing for "meat and potatoes". This recipe is one from my vintage recipe collection. It was an old newspaper clipping I found in my mother's recipe box after she passed away. Give it a try. You have your meat, veggies, and bread all in one dish.

BASIC BEEF STEW

1/4 cup corn oil

2 lbs boneless lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion

5 cups water

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces

3 potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1 (10-oz) pkg frozen peas

1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water

Flaky Biscuits (recipe follows)

In large saucepot, heat corn oil over medium heat. Add beef, half at a time; brown on all sides, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Add onion; stir frequently for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in water and seasonings. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Add vegetables; cover and cook 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Restir cornstarch-water mixture; stir into stew. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Place biscuits on top of stew. Place uncovered in 450 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.

Serves 6.

Flaky Biscuit Topping: In mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups unsifted flour, 3 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Stir in 1/3 cup corn oil with fork or pastry cutter. Add 2/3 cup milk; mix until dough forms. Gently knead on lightly floured surface 15 to 20 times. Divide into 6 biscuits.

Enjoy!

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Beef stew is the perfect meal if you have something that you do not need to "see" at all times when the weather is cold, or simply nostalgia for a meat and potatoes. "Recipe of a recipe from my vintage collection. It was an old newspaper clipping I found in the box recipe of my mother after death. Test. You Have your meat, vegetables, bread and everything in a bowl.

Beef stew

04:01 Cup corn oil

2 pounds lean boneBeef cut into 1 inch cubes

02:01 cup coarsely chopped onion

5 cups water

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon salt

4.1 V. teaspoon pepper

6 medium carrots, cut into pieces 3 inches

3 potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

1 cup celery, thinly sliced

1 (10 oz) package frozen peas

04:01 cup cornstarch with 1 / 2 cup of water mixed

Biscuit dough (recipe below)

In large pot, corn oil over medium heat. Add beef, half at a time when all sidesstirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Onion, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in water and spices. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes. Add the vegetables, cover and cook for 30 minutes, until the meat and vegetables are tender. / Cornstarch Mix water, stir the stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat, cook 1 minute. Place cookies on stew. Oven at 450 degrees 12-15 minutes or until discovered PlaceThe biscuits are slightly golden.

Serves 6.

Cookie dough filling: In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour unfiltered, 3 c. teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon. Stir in 1 / 3 cup corn oil with a fork or pastry cutter. Add 3.2 cup of milk until mixture forms dough. With attention from the floured dough 15-20 times. Divide into 6 biscuits.

Enjoy!

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