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Savory Beef Stew for 2
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 135 Minutes
Servings: 2
Beef stew, the old fashioned way. I highly recommend this recipe, the first time you try it, really try to follow the recipe exactly as written, it's really good, I promise!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2-3/4 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups water
1 beef bouillon cube
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 small onions, cut into quarters
2 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
Directions:
1. Melt shortening in 2-quart saucepan; brown meat.
2. Add 1-1/2 cups water, the bouillon cube, garlic, bay leaf, salt, allspice and lemon juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
4. Add onions, potatoes and carrots; heat to boiling.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add peas, cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Shake 1/2 cup water and the flour in tightly covered jar until smooth.
7. Stir into stew; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
8. Boil and stir 1 minute.
By RecipeOfHealth.com