How to Make Beef Stew

Beef Stew Recipe

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Tablespoons Olive or Canola Oil\
• 2 LBS Beef Cut Into 1 ½ in. Cubes
• 1 Large Onion
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 4 Cups Boiling Water
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Worcesterchire Sauce
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Paprika
• 1 to 2 Bay Leaves
• Dash of Allspice
• 6 Carrots
• 6 Potatoes
• Green Beans
• ½ Cup Cold Water & ½ Cup Flour

1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil, add beef and brown on all sides (approx. 20 minutes). Add onion, garlic, boiling water and all other ingredients.

2. Cover and simmer for 2 hours (DO NOT BOIL).

3. After two hours, mix ½ cup cold water and ½ cup flour and add to boiling stew to thicken.

4. * Dumplings
   * 2 Cups Bisquick
   * 2/3 Cup Milk
   *
   Mix Bisquick and milk together and drop spoonfuls onto boiling stew (Approx. 8 to 10 dumplings). Cook covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and place in 375 degree oven for 7 minutes and then broil for 2 to 3 minutes until dumplings are golden brown.

Tips & Warnings

• What makes this meal is its simplicity AND adding dumplings.