Classic Beef Stew

Name: Classic Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 2 cups boiling water; 6 -8 potatoes, cubed; 6 carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 -2 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 12 teaspoon pepper; 12 teaspoon paprika; 1 garlic clove, whole; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 dash allspice or 1 dash clove

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups boiling water
6 -8 potatoes, cubed
6 carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 -2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
12 teaspoon pepper
12 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, whole
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash allspice or 1 dash clove

Directions

1

Thoroughly brown the meat on all sides in hot oil, turning often.
2

Add boiling water, worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves, and seasonings.
3

Cover, simmer (don't boil) for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and keep from sticking.
4

Remove bay leaves and garlic clove.
5

Add carrots and potatoes.
6

Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.
7

Remove meat and veggies.
8

Thicken liquid for gravy if desired.
9

(you can use flour or corn starch).
10

Enjoy!