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                                Bean Stew

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : African                          Poultry
                Ethiopian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           dried beans
   4      cups          boiling water
   1      pound         beef stew meat -- cut in 1" cubes
   2      tablespoons   oil
   1      large         onion -- chopped coarsely
   2      large         potatoes -- pared & cubed
   3      ribs          celery -- cut in 1" slices
   3      medium        carrots -- pared & sliced
   1      cup           corn -- fresh or frozen
   1      teaspoon      curry powder or Berbere
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      cup           boiling water
     1/2  pound         brussel sprouts -- fresh or frozen

Add beans to boiling water in a 3 qt saucepan or dutch oven; boil for two
minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for one hour. Brown meat
in hot oil; add onion and cook until brown. Add meat and onion mixture and
all other ingredients (except Brussel Sprouts) to the beans; add one cup
boiling water. Simmer stew for 1 hour, add sprouts and cook for 15
minutes. see also: Traditional African Cooking by Ola Olaore, published by
Foulsham &Co, Ltd. 1990

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