2 pounds trimmed beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups hot water
2 Tablespoons onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon meat magic, and sugar
1 or 2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic flakes
dash cloves
dash allspice
6 carrots, pared and quartered
4 potatoes, pared and quartered
4 stalks celery, pared and quartered
1 pound small white onions
2 Tablespoons beef soup mix
1/4 cup water
2 Tablespoons flour
Instructions
In dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in hot oil. Add water and next 10 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves; add vegetables. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Remove meat and vegetables; keep warm. To make gravy; skim fat from liquid; measure 2 cups liquid. Add water, if necessary. Combine beef soup mix, the 1/4 cup water and flour until smooth. Stir slowly into hot liquid. Cook and stir until bubbly (3 minutes). pour gravy over meat and vegetables; serve in bowls.
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4/6/2012
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