FANNY FARMER'S OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW

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Easy to prepare with a few "secret" ingredients that may surprise you. Serve with homemade dinner rolls and a green salad and you have yourself a delicious, filling meal. From the ever-realiable Fanny Farmer Cookbook.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs stew meat
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 tablespoons shortening
2 cups boiling water
2 cups fresh beef stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
12 small carrots, trimmed and peeled
12 whole white pearl onions, peeled
8 small red potatoes, peeled, cut in half (any small, thin skinned potato can be substituted)
1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into uniform chunks (optional-my addition)

Steps:

  • On a piece of wax paper combing the flour, salt and pepper and roll the beef cubes in the mixture. Shake off the excess flour.
  • Over high heat in a Dutch oven, melt the shortening. When the shortening is very hot, add the beef chunks, about 5 or 6 pieces at a time, do not crowd. Brown on all sides and remove to plate. Repeat the process until all the beef chunks are browned.
  • Once the meat is cooked, return the cooked meat to the pot, stand back and pour on the boiling water. Be careful not to burn yourself when the water spits and sputters. Next add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, yellow onion, pearl onions, bay leaves, and allspice. Stir well.
  • Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender. Do not allow the stew to dry out. Add a little more boiling water if necessary. Finally, add the carrots, onions, and potatoes and cook another 25-30 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes pierce easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 758.1, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 14.6, Protein 41.6

Athar Zubair
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This stew is a classic for a reason. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family meal.


Taqi ullah
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I've never made beef stew before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


precious murray
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a very comforting meal.


Guri Sandhu
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Aisa Wiley
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This stew is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


shar cariso
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal.


Gothic Cheshire
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Overall, I thought the stew was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.


Ali Zahoor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the stew was too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Amadi Johnson
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The beef was a bit tough, but the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Savanne
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The stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


pappu mia
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This stew is a classic for a reason. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter night.


R3TRO Midnight
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are rich and complex, and the beef is always fall-apart tender.


Daniel Njoki
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This is my new go-to beef stew recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Chidera Vin
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The stew was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The beef was fork-tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Eman Shehzadi
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing - the beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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