BEEF STEW 
2 lb. boneless short ribs or chuck or stew beef, cubed or chunked

FLOUR MIXTURE FOR BEEF:

1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. allspice

Put in bag and mix. 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Put 3 tablespoon oil in pan and saute onion and garlic until translucent (not browned). Remove from pan and set aside. 1 1/2 c. baby carrots, cut in half or reg. carrots, cut in chunks 4 potatoes, cut in chunks 1 c. sliced celery 1 can (lg.) tomatoes

Drop beef chunks into bag with flour mixture. Put in 7 or 8 chunks at a time. Shake bag to coat beef. Brown the coated beef on all sides. Put the browned beef in a 3 quart casserole with the water. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Use 1 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 or 2 bay leaves on the beef.

Remove casserole from oven. Add all vegetables. Cover casserole. Turn heat to 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Serves 8.

 

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