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8 servings1 tablespoon CRISCO Oil * 1-1/4 pounds boneless beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2-3/4 cups water, divided 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 medium carrots, quartered 8 small potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 small onions, quartered 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans 1 tablespoon cornstarch Salt (optional) Heat oil in Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add beef. Cook and stir until browned. Add 1-1/2 cups water, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, garlic, paprika and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves. Add carrots, potatoes and onions. Cover. Simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Add beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup water to Dutch oven. Combine remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir well. Stir into ingredients in Dutch oven. Return to low heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt, if desired. *Use your favorite Crisco Oil product. |
