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Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 or 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Dash ground allspice or ground cloves
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine
1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.
Per serving: Calories: 349; Total Fat: 20 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Protein: 31 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 96 milligrams; Sodium: 574 milligrams
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By imuscle_9285069
los angeles, CA
on June 03, 2013
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When a recipe is rated it should be rated according to the recipe reveiwed without any needed additions. With that being said, I found this recipe very bland. I make many types of stews and this one just does not cut it. I too added things to it but I like good tasting food and this is not for me. I do like most of Paula's recipes but this one I will only give one star.
By Eversince
on May 26, 2013
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The recipe was easy and delicious, even my little ones asked for more. The only thing I did different was use beef broth instead of water. Will have to make again soon.
By DZinze
on May 19, 2013
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Loved it! Only thing I did different was add more all spice then it calls for.. maybe 1/4 tsp? I will be making this again! Next time I'll add potatoes :
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