Old Time Beef Stew

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. stew meat
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 or 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • dash of ground allspice or cloves
  • 6 carrots, quartered
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.
  2. 2
    Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.
  3. 3
    Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, to keep from sticking.
  4. 4
    Remove bay leaves and garlic.
  5. 5
    Add vegetables.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  7. 7
    Serves 6 to 8.

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