*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          OLD - TIME  BEEF  STEW

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   oil
                        Flour
                        Garlic powder
                        Paprika
   2      pounds        stew beef
   1                    onion -- quartered
   1      clove         garlic
   4      cups          boiling water
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      paprika
                        bay           leaves
   1      Dash          allspice or cloves
   6                    carrots -- cut in pieces
   6      medium        white potatoes -- cut in pieces
     1/2  cup           cold water
     1/4  cup           flour

Put flour, paprika and garlic powder in a plastic bag.  Coat stew beef in 
flour mixture and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.  After all meat 
is browned, add the remaining ingredients except for 1/2 cup cold water 
and 1/4 cup flour.  Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 2-3 hours.  When 
all vegetables are cooked, thicken with 1/2 cup cold water mixed with 1/4 
cup flour.

 *To cook in a crockpot, brown flour coated meat.  Put browned meat and 
remaining ingredients, except for thickening ingredients, to the crockpot. 
 Cook on low for 10-12 hours or 5-6 hours on high.




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