Mom'S Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Mom'S Old-Fashioned Beef Stew


1. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a large ziplock bag.

2. Add beef cubes, about 8 at a time, and shake in the flour mixture.Remove from bag and set aside.Flour-coat the rest of the beef cubes in a similar manner.

3. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid or a Dutch oven.

4. Add the beef bones and brown on all sides; remove from oil and set aside.

5. Add more oil to the pan if needed and heat.

6. When the oil is very hot, add the beef cubes, a few at a time so as to not crowd them, brown on all sides and remove.

7. When the last batch of meat is a richly dark brown color, return bones and browned beef cubes to the pot, and pour on the boiling broth or water.

8. *Stand back when you do this, because it will spit and sputter!*.

9. Stir and add the lemon juice,worcestershire sauce,bay leaves and allspice.

10. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender,.

11. Add the onion, carrots and potatoes and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.

12. Remove bones from the stew and discard.

13. Thicken stew with a flour slurry,if desired, and serve.

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