Monday, December 1, 2008

SPICY BEEF STEW

SPICY BEEF STEW RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 lb. lean beef stew meat
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 tsp. whole allspice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 c. apple cider
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
  • 4 carrots, peeled, cut in large chunks
  • 4 sm. onions, quartered
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. water

INSTRUCTIONS
Trim fat from meat and add to hot heavy casserole to grease bottom. Remove pieces and discard. Cut meat in 2 inch cubes and brown quickly. Sprinkle sugar over meat and brown until sugar carmelizes giving rich brown color.

Add salt, allspice, bay leaf, cider, and beef broth. Bring to boiling and add carrots and onions. Return to simmer. Cover and place in oven at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours (until meat is tender). Stir cornstarch into water. Stir mixture into stew. Cook until thickened. Flavor improves if served following day. The beef stew recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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