Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

Sweet-Sour Beef Stew


1. Mix the flour with the salt and pepper. Dredge beef in seasoned flour, shake off excess and set aside.

2. Heat drippings in a large Dutch oven over moderatelly high heat. Brown dredged beef in several batches and remove to a bowl as it browns.

3. Add onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and thyme to pot and saute, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

4. Return beef to pot along with any accumulated juices. Add in tomatoes, vinegar, molasses, and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Adjust heat and simmer until beef is nearly tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. Add carrots, cover, and simmer until beef and carrots are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes more. Discard bay leaves and add salt and pepper to taste.

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