Linda's Beef Stew

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Beef stew is always great to have in the winter. if you love stews, this is the one to try! delicious as a clear broth soup, or thicken to make a gravy... Both are awesome! make along with recipe #218701, and you will be coming back for more!

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Steps

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Brown stew beef in a small amount of oil.

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Put meat and onions in a pot covered with water.

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Add salt and pepper to taste , and cook for 2 hrs , adding more water , if needed , as meat cooks.

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After cooking for 2 hrs.

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, add the vegetables , and cook another 1 / 2 hours.

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Serve , or if you like the gravy thick follow directions below.

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You may thicken the juice by adding 2 t.

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Of corn starch to 1 / 2 cup cold water and mix , then pour into pan.

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Stir , and let cook for a few minutes to thicken to desired consistency.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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stew meat, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, salt and pepper