By txbbwlover48 on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 - 10:28 pm:
Homemade Stew Servings: 6 or more
1 pound stew beef 1 package of forzen mixed vegatables 1 large onion cut in16ths 1 small head of cabbage 5 carrots 3-4 potatoes cut in good sized chunks 3-4 celery stalks cut up about 1/4 inch peices 3 bayleaves 1-Tbsp garlic or 2 cloves fresh salt and pepper to taste beef soup base 1/8 to 1/4 to taste 1 lg can stewed tomatoes or choped tomatos 1 lg can tomato juice or V-8 juice 1 sm can of tomato paste 2 quarts of water
place stwe beef in LARGE pot with soup base, garlic,salt, pepper,bayleaves,add water and bring to boil,reduce heat to meadum -low and cook for 30 mins,while meat is cooking cut up the fresh vegtables,add onins,cabbage and celery first and let cook for 10 minutes.then add the rest of the fresh vegatables,let cook for aditional 20 minutes before adding frozed vegies.let cook for additional 25 mins, then add all the tomatoe products, the paste is for thickning.let every thing simmer for about 30 mins on medium heat.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information This is a slow cooking stew so is best started in early morning.The longer the meat cooks the more tender it is,check and stir regulary,add more water if needed during the cooking process,the frozen vegies i use are the garden with lima beans,you can use what ever variaty you wish.
