Down Home Beef Stew

22 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stew meat
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
  • 1 (125 g) package bovril powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 3 large carrots
  • 3 celery ribs
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 medium turnip
  • 3 large parsnips
  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas
  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn

Directions

  1. 1
    In large stew pot or soup pot brown the beef with flour, onion soup, bovril, Worcestershire, garlic salt, oregano and basil.
  2. 2
    Once the beef is browned add the bay leaves and the water.
  3. 3
    Stir and simmer while preparing the vegetables (about 45 minutes).
  4. 4
    Peel and cube all vegetables into bite-size bits and add to pot all at once.
  5. 5
    Stir in so well covered.
  6. 6
    Add 1/2 cup wine and stir.
  7. 7
    Add water to pot till all vegetables are covered and there is enough juice for dipping.
  8. 8
    Cook over low heat for about and hour till vegetables are tender.
  9. 9
    Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and French bread.
  10. 10
    Makes about 12 servings.

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