Beef Stew With Mashed Potatoes

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless beef chuck or Tri-tip, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet basil
  • 1 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • pinch of allspice
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks, celery
  • mashed potatoes

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown meat thoroughly on all sides (30 minutes) in heavy saucepan (3-quart).
  2. 2
    Add all ingredients except vegetables. Cover tightly.
  3. 3
    Cook 2 hours or until tender.
  4. 4
    Cook vegetables separately or cook with meat and liquid at this time. Finish cooking and serve over mashed potatoes.
  5. 5
    If you wish to thicken the stew, which I do, slowly stir in 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup flour which have been shaken in a jar.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Taste, season and serve.

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