ENGLISH BROWN STEW

Many years ago when I was a young mother with a new baby, a kind neighbor brought me a bowl of stew for dinner. It was so good, that I immediately ran over and begged her for the recipe. It has been a favorite in my family ever since.

If you try it, be sure to use all the different spices exactly as they are in the recipe to get the full benefit of it’s unique flavor.

Vero’s English Brown Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons fat (any type)
2 pounds beef chuck, cut in large cubes
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
Pinch of allspice
Carrots and Potatoes (No definite amounts given. Put in as many or few as you like) I just throw some in until it looks like enough to feed the family.
A little corn starch and water (Adjust this to your liking)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat fat in a large heavy saucepan. (I use a six quart dutch oven)
Brown meat on all sides. Add water and spices.
Simmer 2 hours.
Add vegetables, and cook until they are tender.
Add corn starch to a small amount of water and stir into the stew to thicken the juices.



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jill
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1 year ago

Thanks for this recipe, plan is to make it this Friday.

Paula H.
Paula H.
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1 year ago

I love a good, hearty stew when the days are short, dark, cloudy and rainy. Comfort food at its finest; thanks for sharing the recipe, Vero! 

Jill
Jill
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1 year ago

Thank you Vero perfect recipe for this weather! 73 days till spring.

Greystarfish1
Greystarfish1
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1 year ago

It looks delicious!

Dio
Dio
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1 year ago

I need to make a batch of stew myself, though I use a slow cooker pot for it these days;