Rich Beef Stew

Name: Rich Beef Stew
Ingredients: 3 lb. lean chuck or flank steak; 1 chunk fat from meat; 1 qt. boiling water; 1 clove garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 Tbsp. catsup; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 4 medium onions, sliced; 1/2 c. diced celery; parsley sprigs (optional); 5 potatoes and carrots (optional)

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 lb. lean chuck or flank steak
1 chunk fat from meat
1 qt. boiling water
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. catsup
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. paprika
4 medium onions, sliced
1/2 c. diced celery
parsley sprigs (optional)
5 potatoes and carrots (optional)

Directions

1

Cut meat into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
2

Cut the fat into small pieces; cook it in a heavy heated Dutch oven until it is crisp and brown.
3

Add meat; brown it thoroughly on all sides.
4

Add remaining ingredients, except the potatoes.
5

Cover tightly; simmer for 1 1/2 hours or longer.
6

Add potatoes; simmer gently for about another hour.
7

You may add carrots.