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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.
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By leigh0602
on February 02, 2012
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I put everything in the crock-pot, except the celery and carrots, for four hours. I added the veggies for two hours. Then, did the corn starch with the hot liquid and put it in for the last hour. It was amazing! We ate it over mashed potatoes. With five kids I rarely please them all, but, this one was a score! Of course with four teen boys I had to double the recipe, but, we will have it again very soon. Thanks again Paula!
By Karen222
East Tennessee
on February 01, 2012
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I made this just the way Paula wrote it today and the only thing I would change is decreasing the salt. It was just too salty for my taste but that will be easy to fix next time I make it. After reading some of the other reviews I will try dusting the meat in flour before browning the meat (that's the way my Mama did this will be a little easier I think. I still think it rates 5 stars.
By kristin9
Chicago, IL
on February 01, 2012
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I took other's recommendations and added potatoes and beef broth and a bit more seasoning. Even with the adjustments it still didn't make the cut. It just lacks flavor.
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