DOWN HOME BEEF STEW

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My husband and I made this recipe for friends one night on short notice. It is hot and filling and full of vegetables on a cold winter night. We make this on a Friday night for the weekend if guests are coming over.

Provided by Lisa Barnes

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lbs stew meat
1/2 cup flour
5 bay leaves
1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
1 (125 g) package bovril powder
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
salt
pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 large potatoes
3 large carrots
3 celery ribs
1 small onion
1 medium sweet potato
1 medium turnip
3 large parsnips
1 (15 ounce) can peas
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn

Steps:

  • In large stew pot or soup pot brown the beef with flour, onion soup, bovril, Worcestershire, garlic salt, oregano and basil.
  • Once the beef is browned add the bay leaves and the water.
  • Stir and simmer while preparing the vegetables (about 45 minutes).
  • Peel and cube all vegetables into bite-size bits and add to pot all at once.
  • Stir in so well covered.
  • Add 1/2 cup wine and stir.
  • Add water to pot till all vegetables are covered and there is enough juice for dipping.
  • Cook over low heat for about and hour till vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and French bread.
  • Makes about 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 320.2, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 22.8

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