Tangy Beef Stew

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A zesty way to use stewing beef from the freezer.

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 1/2 hours

Servings

4

Main Dish
Stew
Comfort Food
Beef

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 pound stew beef cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 half green pepper cut into strips
  • 3 carrots cut in 3/4 inch pieces
  • 3 potatoes cut in chunks

Preparation

  1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Coat meat with flour mixture. In a large frying pan, brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
  2. Make sauce: Combine water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir into browned meat.
  3. Add chopped onion to browned meat, cover, and cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add remaining vegetables: green pepper, carrots, and potatoes. Cook until meat and vegetables are tender, approximately 45 minutes. Serve with fresh bread or buns.