Ingredients

  • 3 lb. boneless beef, cubes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 6 c. water (hot)
  • 2 Tbsp. beef flavor base
  • 1 tsp. dry thyme
  • 1 c. onion, diced
  • 1 c. carrots, cut diagonal
  • 1/4 c. tomato ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. hard or all-purpose flour
  • 3 c. canned tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dry basil
  • 2/3 c. celery ribs, cut diagonal
  • 1 c. potatoes, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. green peas, cooked

Method

  • Place beef in heated oil in heavy sauce kettle.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Cook until beef is brown.
  • Sprinkle with flour.
  • Stir. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add water, tomatoes, beef flavor base, bay leaves, thyme and basil.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Sprinkle peas over stew and serve with biscuits or steamed rice.
  • Serves 10.