Old Fashioned Beef Stew

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 /2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup beef bouillon
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 carrots, peeled and sliced or quartered
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
• 12 small white onions
• 2 medium turnips ,peeled and quartered (optional)
• 1 cup cooked okra (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Coat meat with flour; set excess flour aside. In large skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning until, heat oil. Brown meat on all sides.

In slow-cooking pot, combine browned beef, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, bouillon, pepper, salt, sugar, and vegetables. Pour water over all. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.

Turn control on high. Thicken with flour leftover from coating (about 1/4 cup) dissolved in a small amount of water. Add okra if desired.

Cover and cook on high 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Makes 6 to 8 servings.