Thin Stew Thick Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 pounds beef stew meat
 All purpose flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Shortening3 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
 Water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onions2 Medium, sliced
 1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced
 Tomatoes2 Medium, sliced
 Snipped parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 French bread or biscuits
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to temperature of 325 degrees.
2) Trim all the fat from the meat and cut the meat into cubes of 1-inch each.
3) In a paper of plastic bag, combine together the salt, pepper and flour. Add the cubes of meat, a few at a time, and shake well to coat with the mixture.

MAKING
4) Melt the shortening in a 4-quart oven-safe Dutch oven and add the meat and garlic. Cook till the meat has browned.
5) Add the water, onions, potatoes and green pepper.
6) Cover the Dutch-oven and bake in preheated oven for about 1 1/4-hours. Stir in the parsley and tomatoes.
7) Replace the cover and bake for another 20 minutes, or more if required, till the vegetables have tendered.
8) Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SERVING
9) Serve hot with biscuits or French bread.
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