Old-Timey Beef Stew

Name: Old-Timey Beef Stew
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 large carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Submitted by Candace Michelle

"This recipe comes via and comfort food episode of Paula Deen's."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 lbs stewing beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
3 large carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper and paprika.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer.
To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly.

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Candace Michelle

I am a 24 year old college student at UT Martin, where I am studying political science. I have always enjoyed all things governmental. I have a miniature dachshund named Dory,and I absolutely adore her! I am very family-oriented, which is good because I come from a LARGE family! I have strong southern women in my family who have helped me establish a strong core as well, not to mention they are fabulous cooks!

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