- 2 lb. lean chuck beef, cut into 1 ½" cubes
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves
- 2 Tbsp Sherry wine (optional)
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- ½ sliced green pepper
- 2 cups meat stock or consomme
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 small potatoes
- 6 small carrots, halved
- 6 small onions, peeled
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
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- Brown meat slowly in heavy kettle.
- Sprinkle with sugar and continue browning.
- Dust lightly with flour, continue to brown.
- Add seasonings, bay leaves, cloves, tomatoes, green pepper, and consomme,
boiling water and wine.
- Cover, simmer over low heat for about 1½ - 2 hours until tender.
- Add vegetables and continue to cook about 40 minutes longer or until done.
Makes 6 servings. |