Daddys Stew Recipes

BIG DADDY'S CAMP STEW

Steps:

• Mix stew meat, onions, tomatoes, tomato juice, water and red pepper in a 25 gallon pot. Cook until almost done; add potatoes, mixed vegetables, garlic, salt, pepper and cooking sherry. Cook until done, stirring frequently to keep from sticking. Add the corn and turn the fire to simmer. Stir good.Cook for 10 minutes and turn the fire out. This is 25 gallons of the best stew you will ever eat !

DADDY'S 'IF THEY'DA HAD THIS AT THE ALAMO WE WOULD'HA WON!' TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• Combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. Add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. Break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). Sprinkle in Hungarian paprika and oregano.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. NOTE: True Texans DO NOT add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (I add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my Daddy!!!).
• During cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
• Mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasonings.

DADDY'S OYSTER STEW

Steps:

• 1. Place half and half in a large saucepan. Heat to scalding (until little bubbles appear around edge of pan). DO NOT BRING TO BOIL!!!
• 2. Meanwhile, place the butter in a 2-quart saucepan and melt over medium high heat. Add the oysters with their broth (check oysters for pieces of shell before adding to butter). Cook gently until edges of oysters start to curl.
• 3. Add oysters and broth to scalded milk. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• 4. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.