Good Brown Stew

By wpolumbo

This recipe knows the secret to a good stew!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, boneless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups water, hot
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 each onions, medium, cubed
• 2 each bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch allspice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 package frozen baby carrots, sliced
• 1 package frozen peas
• 6 each potatoes, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in hot olive oil in a large dutch oven. Brown until all water has evaporated.

Add all ingredients, except carrots, peas and potatoes.

Cook for 2 hours. Add vegetables and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Melt butter and add flour. Cook until thickened and flour starts to brown. Add to beef stew to thicken gravy.