Recipe information
Yield
serves 6
Ingredients
2
pounds stew beef
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
cups water
1
teaspoon 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 of ground allspice or ground cloves
3
large carrots, sliced
4
red potatoes, quartered
3
ribs celery, chopped
2
tablespoons cornstarch
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Preparation
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, potatoes, 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 hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.