How to Make Beef Stew

Beef stew makes for a good meal during cold weather. This is why so many people want to know how to make beef stew. In this dish you will have your meat, vegetables and bread. Once you learn how to make beef stew you will be glad that you did.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large pan
• Bowl
• Fork
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 2 lbs boneless lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 5 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen peas
• 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water

1. Over medium heat warm the corn oil in a large pan.

2. Add beef to the pan and brown it on all sides. Make sure to keep turning the meat throughout the 5 minutes this will take.

3. Add onions and stir frequently for 5 minutes.

4. Stir in water and seasonings.

5. Bring the stew to a boil, cover and reduce heat, simmering for 30 minutes.

6. Add vegetable. Cover and cook this for 30 minutes.

7. Make the biscuits by mixing together 2 cups flour, 3 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Stir in 1/3 cup corn oil with fork. Add 2/3 cup milk and mix until dough forms. Gently knead this mixture 20 times on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 biscuits. Place the biscuits on top of the stew. Place this in a 450 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Do not cover this. Make sure that the biscuits are light brown before removing it from the oven.