Beef And Mushroom Stew
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(Created page with "Category:Recipes * 1 lb. frozen corn * 1 lb. frozen peas * 1 lb. peeled carrots * 4 bay leaves * 1 cup ketchup * 4 cups water * 4 to 6 tbs. butter * 2 to 4 large onions, cho...") |
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* 2 to 4 large onions, chopped | * 2 to 4 large onions, chopped | ||
* 1 lb mushrooms, quartered | * 1 lb mushrooms, quartered | ||
| − | * 2 to 3 lbs of beef, in 1/2 to 1 inch cubes | + | * 2 to 3 lbs of cheap, lean beef, in 1/2 to 1 inch cubes |
| − | * flour | + | * about 1/2 cup flour |
| − | * peanut oil | + | * about 1/2 cup peanut oil |
Throw the corn, peas, carrots, bay, ketchup and water into a big pot. | Throw the corn, peas, carrots, bay, ketchup and water into a big pot. | ||
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Start the pot boiling, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. If more water is needed to cover, add some. Simmer for 1/2 to 3 hours. The flour on the beef and the starch from the corn should thicken it up nicely: beware that if it is too thick, it will tend to scorch. | Start the pot boiling, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. If more water is needed to cover, add some. Simmer for 1/2 to 3 hours. The flour on the beef and the starch from the corn should thicken it up nicely: beware that if it is too thick, it will tend to scorch. | ||
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| + | This is a very rich stew: you can make it less rich by using less butter and oil. | ||
