BEEF AND BISCUIT STEW

Beef and Biscuit Stew image

This easy-to-prepare dish is a meal in itself. That made it a real favorite of my mother's-she had to cook for nine children! Better yet, my brothers, sisters and I loved it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
Salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 small onions, quartered
4 carrots, sliced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
BISCUIT DOUGH:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 to 1 cup milk
Melted butter

Steps:

Coat beef cubes with flour. Brown beef on all sides in oil in a large Dutch oven. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to Dutch oven. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hours to 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Add the potatoes, onions, carrots and beans; cook until vegetables are tender, about 30-45 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into stew and cook until thickened and bubbly. , For biscuits, combine flour, baking powder, salt, oil and milk in a large bowl. Stir to form a light, soft dough, adding more milk if necessary. Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of stew. Brush top of biscuits with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until the biscuits are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.