When we were first married and I told my husband I was going to make stew he started gagging. I guess all his experiences with stew was Dinty Moore or something. When he tried this stew he changed his mind about stew and this recipe became a favorite. Make sure when you buy stew meat that it is extra lean. Stew meat has the tendency to be really nasty. I couldn't find anything decent last week so I bought steak tips at Trader Joes (which was the same price as stew meat, but so much better!). I also like to add a big ol' heap of cottage cheese on the side of my stew (did I just hear Kathee scream?). I know, I'm weird, but it's so good with the gravy.
Mom's Beef Stew
Pkg. stew meat (make sure it’s extra lean)
Flour (to coat the meat)
Olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg. baby carrots
1 ½ tsp. curry powder
4 beef bouillon cubes, crushed (I use a heaping tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon)
4 – 5 potatoes cut into chunks
1 pkg. of brown gravy mix
1 pkg. of country gravy mix
Salt and pepper meat and dredge into flour. In a large pot, brown meat (medium heat) with olive oil. Add onions and cook until tender. Fill pot halfway with water. Add curry and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil; turn heat to low and cover for 2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes, cover and boil for another 20-30 minutes (until vegetables are tender). Make gravy by putting water, flour and 2 gravy mixes (make it to the consistency that you like) into an empty glass jar and shake; then add to the stew. Stir and heat for five more minutes.
I was so with you until that last part when you added the, uh, ...... stuff (I can't bring myself to even type the name). That's when I threw up in my mouth, which is funny because barf is exactly what that, uh, stuff.... looks like!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm having challenges posting my last two nights dinners. I will resume my efforts!! Luckily, my new computer came today, so tomorrow's meal post should be a snap (if Thom sets it up tonight!!)!!