Spicy Brown Beef Stew Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time2 Hr 30 Min
Ready In2 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch cubes
 Flour1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fat3 Tablespoon
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Celery salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Thyme1/4 Teaspoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), finely chopped
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Worcestershire sauce2 Teaspoon
 Catsup2 Tablespoon
 Whole Cloves6
 Onions1 Can (10oz)
 Frozen carrots package1
 Potatoes1 Can (10oz)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Into a plastic bag, add flour and salt.
2. Add the pork into the flour and toss to coat. Set aside

MAKING
3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat shortening over a medium flame.
4. Fry the pork for 5 minutes, until lightly browned all over.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat on a platter and set aside
6. Into the fat in the skillet, add the remaining flour in the bag, celery salt, thyme and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until well blended.
7. Pour water, stirring constantly to make a smooth gravy.
8. Bring gravy to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
9. Stir Worcestershire sauce and catsup into the gravy
10. Tip in the browned pork into the gravy.
11. Cover the skillet and reduce flame to low.
12. Simmer pork for 2 hours.
13. Add clove studded onions, carrots and potatoes to the stew and continue to simmer for 30 minutes until the pork and vegetables are tender.

SERVING
14. Dish out into a tureen or casserole.
15. Serve the stew hot with steamed rice, over noodles or with crust bread.
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