Beachcomber Stew Recipes

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

BEACHCOMBER STEW

Steps:

• Place shortening in large fry pan.
• Cut pork or beef into 1" chunks.
• Brown in shortening for 4 or 5 minutes.
• Add soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, and chunked onions.
• Drain pineapple into cup.
• Add water to make 1 and 1/2 c liquid.
• Add curry powder to liquid.
• Pour over pork or beef and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and add green pepper, cook 4 minutes.
• Toss pineapple in and mix all together.
• Serve hot with rice.
• Slice avocado and arrange in strips over rice.