| Beef stew is the perfect meal when you need | | | | Flaky Biscuits (recipe follows) |
| something you don't have to "watch" constantly, | | | | In large saucepot, heat corn oil over medium heat. |
| when the weather is cool, or when you just have a | | | | Add beef, half at a time; brown on all sides, turning |
| longing for "meat and potatoes". This recipe is one | | | | frequently, about 5 minutes. Add onion; stir |
| from my vintage recipe collection. It was an old | | | | frequently for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in water |
| newspaper clipping I found in my mother's recipe | | | | and seasonings. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat; |
| box after she passed away. Give it a try. You | | | | simmer 30 minutes. Add vegetables; cover and cook |
| have your meat, veggies, and bread all in one dish. | | | | 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. |
| BASIC BEEF STEW | | | | Restir cornstarch-water mixture; stir into stew. |
| 1/4 cup corn oil | | | | Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat; |
| 2 lbs boneless lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes | | | | boil 1 minute. Place biscuits on top of stew. Place |
| 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion | | | | uncovered in 450 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes or |
| 5 cups water | | | | until biscuits are lightly browned. |
| 2 bay leaves | | | | Serves 6. |
| 1 tbsp salt | | | | Flaky Biscuit Topping: In mixing bowl, stir together 2 |
| 1/4 tsp pepper | | | | cups unsifted flour, 3 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp |
| 6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces | | | | salt. Stir in 1/3 cup corn oil with fork or pastry cutter. |
| 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered | | | | Add 2/3 cup milk; mix until dough forms. Gently |
| 1 cup thinly sliced celery | | | | knead on lightly floured surface 15 to 20 times. Divide |
| 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen peas | | | | into 6 biscuits. |
| 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water | | | | Enjoy! |