Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. parsley
  • 4 toes garlic
  • 1 c. oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless stew meat
  • 1 1/2 lb. bone-in stew meat
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves, broken
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 qt. water
  • 1 small bag frozen butter beans
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 turnips, cut in 1-inch sq.
  • Kitchen Bouquet
  • 3 potatoes, quartered

Method

  • In a large heavy skillet, place meat in oil.
  • Brown; add onions, bell pepper and celery.
  • Fry until clear.
  • Add flour and brown (for your roux).
  • Add bay leaves, thyme and basil.
  • Add water and Kitchen Bouquet to color.
  • When meat is getting tender, put in frozen butter beans, carrots and turnips and cook for 15 minutes, then add potatoes, parsley and garlic.
  • If too thick, add more water and cook until tender.
  • Serve over rice.