Smart Stew

Name: Smart Stew
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 lb. bottom round of beef, cubed; flour; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 Tbsp. poppy seed; 4 sprigs parsley, chopped; 3 c. water; 1 c. mashed pumpkin, fresh, cooked or canned

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. bottom round of beef, cubed
flour
1 large onion, diced
1 large ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp. poppy seed
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
3 c. water
1 c. mashed pumpkin, fresh, cooked or canned

Directions

1

Heat oil in bottom of a stew pot, toss beef in flour and brown in oil.
2

Remove beef and add diced onions to hot fat, sauteing until soft and golden.
3

Now add water, meat, papaya, potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, poppy seed and parsley.
4

Stir in mashed pumpkin and mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
5

Allow to simmer gently on stove top for 90 minutes, adding more liquid if stew becomes too dry.
6

Serve with a crisp green salad and hot baked bread.