Beef Stew

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. beef, cut into cubes
  • 1 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 6 c. water
  • Worcestershire sauce, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 6 bouillon cubes (9 is better)
  • 2 c. peeled, cubed potatoes
  • 1 c. sliced carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Dredge the beef cubes in the flour, with pepper and salt, until well coated.
  2. 2
    Heat oil and add coated beef cubes.
  3. 3
    Brown meat.
  4. 4
    Add water, onion and bouillon.
  5. 5
    Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add other ingredients and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding more Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, salt or pepper.
  7. 7
    If the stew seems too runny bring it to a boil, mix a paste of water and flour, add some hot stew liquid and then pour back into the stew stirring constantly until the consistency is acceptable.

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