MOTHER - IN - LAW BEEF STEW

Mother - In - Law Beef Stew image

Provided by Terri Broviak

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 17

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2 lb beef stew meat or roast cut in small pieces
3 or 4 lb potatoes,cubed
2 or 3 lb carrots, sliced
1 lb frozen peas
1 lb frozen corn
1 large onion,sliced or diced
4 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp black pepper
3 or 4 Tbsp paprika
2 can(s) (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (16 oz.) tomatoes, stewed italian-style
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dry sweet basil
2 Tbsp cooking oil
2 c water
2 c bisquick
2/3 c milk

Steps:

1. In a large Dutch Oven, add oil,meat,salt,pepper,and paprika,cook on very low heat for about 8 minutes,stirring occasionally,be sure not to scorch the paprika.Add tomato sauce,tomatoes,potatoes,carrots,onion,garlic,bay leaves,basil,and water.Bring to a slow boil,reduce to a simmer,simmer until carrots and potatoes are almost tender,about 2 to 4 hours,add corn and peas,bring back to a simmer. Add dumplings at this point.
2. Mix the bisquick and milk together in a medium bowl,drop rounded tablespoons of the dough into simmering stew,simmer 10 minutes uncovered,cover and simmer 10 more minutes.Remove dumplings,put in serving dish.My husband likes this served on steamed white rice. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family does.