Beef Stew

By PatN

Great in bread bowls for those winter eventings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 # beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 quart water
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bayleaf
• 1 can diced tomato
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 c. sliced mushrooms
• 1 c. peas
• 1 c. celery, cut into 1 inch pieces

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Brown beef in oil in large kettle. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 min. or until veg. are tender. If desired, thicken with a paste made of cornstarch and water.