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Paula Deen Old Time Beef Stew

Paula Deen Old-Time Beef Stew

Rich, flavorful and a great meal for any weather.

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Paula Deen Old Time Beef Stew
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stewing beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 -2 bay leaf
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash ground allspice or 1 dash clove
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 4 red potatoes quartered
  • 3 celery ribs chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Brown the stew meat in the hot oil. Add the water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
  2. Remove the bay leaves. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes longer or until the vegetables are cooked.
  3. To thicken the gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water and the cornstarch until smooth. Mix with the hot liquid and return the mixture to the pot. Stir and cook until bubbly and thickened.