Slivered Beef Stew

Submitted by HisPixie

"This is the recipe that I learned to make beef stew with, as a young cook. I have since modified it but I wanted to put the basics online for my daughters since I just wing it these days. I chose this one because it cooked relatively quickly (compared to my grandmother's recipe). This comes from the 1973 Good Housekeeping Cook Book, which was the cook book I used as a young bride."

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs beef round steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₄ cup shortening
2 cups carrots, 1-inch chunks
1 onion, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled, 1-inch chunks (may add more)
¹⁄₂ cup celery, sliced (originally called for 1 cup)
1 cup mushroom, sliced (I omit, personal preference)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
3 cups water (may use some beef broth in place of some of the water)
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons paprika

directions

Cut steak into strips about 3 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. On waxed paper, coat meat with flour; reserve remaining flour.
In large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the shortening. Cook the meat in the shortening until well browned.
Add carrots, onions, potatoes, celery, mushrooms (if using), bay leaf, & pepper, and 3 cups of water (or 1 can of beef broth and 1 cup of water). Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
In a cup, combine the remaining flour with 1 teaspoon salt, stir into stew and cook until thickened slightly; stirring constantly. Stir in sour cream and paprika; heat but do not boil.

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HisPixie

East Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania

I'm the mother of triplet daughters and now 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren. I'm a critical care nurse by background, as well as hospice nursing. I love to cook and bake. My husband is a wonderful taste tester for me and never, ever complains about my many experiments and new dishes. Love that man. We have 4 cats: a neurotic gray calico named Cupcake, a kitten named RubyMae, a Maine coon named Arwen, a short-haired dilute torti Gigi,. One dog...a shepherd/sheltie, Greta. I been her since RecipeZaar days (miss that place). I'm from Pittsburgh, PA.

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