Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time39 Min
Ready In49 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupGourmet
Ingredients
| Beef | 1 Pound | |
| Carrots - 4 medium, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces | ||
| Potatoes - 4 medium, cut in eights | ||
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tomato sauce | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Red wine | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Monosodium glutamate | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Thyme - dash | ||
| Onions - 1 jar (16 oz), whole, boiled, drained | ||
| Cornstarch | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
Directions
MAKING
1) In a casserole, cook the beef in the microwave for 5 1/2 minutes, or until the beef changes colour.
2) Stir in rest of the ingredients, except the onions, cornstarch and water, then cover and cook in the microwave for 30 minutes.
3) Stir in the onions and cook for 6 minutes or until the vegetables and beef are tender.
4) Mix the cornstarch in water, then stir into the stew and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
5) Remove and discard the bay leaf and stir before serving.
SERVING
6) Serve immediately in individual serving bowls.
1) In a casserole, cook the beef in the microwave for 5 1/2 minutes, or until the beef changes colour.
2) Stir in rest of the ingredients, except the onions, cornstarch and water, then cover and cook in the microwave for 30 minutes.
3) Stir in the onions and cook for 6 minutes or until the vegetables and beef are tender.
4) Mix the cornstarch in water, then stir into the stew and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
5) Remove and discard the bay leaf and stir before serving.
SERVING
6) Serve immediately in individual serving bowls.
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