Title: Country Style Beef Stew
Categories: Beef Entree Stew
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 1/2 | lb | Beef stew meat |
| 1 | tb | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | | Large onion, slivered |
| 1 | c | Undiluted cn beef consomme |
| 3 | | Carrots, peeled, sliced |
| 10 | | Whole white peppercorns |
| 2 | | Bay leaves |
1. Cut stew meat in chunks. 2. Brown meat in heavy skillet, a few chunks
at a time. Place in
casserole when browned. 3. Add onion and beef consomme'. Heat to boiling
and add spices. Cover
with lid. 4. Braise meat for about 1 hour. 5. Add carrots, parsnips and
celery. Simmer for another 30-40 minutes or
until meat is
fork tender and vegetables are done. Don't overcook. 6. Serve hot. **
This stew tastes even better if you prepare it a day in advance. If you
use a beef consumme' according to our recipe, no salt is needed.