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Paula Deen Beef Stew Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: Amelia

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stew beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove peeled garlic
  • 1 or 2 bay leaves
  • 1 medium sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash or ground cloves allspice
  • 3 large sliced carrots
  • 4 quartered red potatoes
  • 3 ribs chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the meat. Then addwater, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, sugar and allspices.
  • Cover the casserole and let the meat simmer for 1 ½ hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove.
  • Add all vegetables, carrots, potatoes and celery. And cook for another 30 to 40 minutes.
  • To make gravy thicker, take 2 cups of hot liquid from beefstew. In a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup water and cornstarch. Mix it untilsmooth then add it to hot liquid, mix it and return back to the cooking pot. Stir well until combined and started to make bubbles.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.