Jo Mamas Beef Stew Recipes

JO MAMA'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Shake stew meat up in a bag with flour to cover.
• Brown in vegetable oil in stew pot.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 30 minutes or more. (I like to simmer until the beef is nice and tender).
• Add remaining ingredients and add additional water to cover.
• Bring to a boil again.
• Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are done, about 15 minutes.

MAMA'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat on stove in a skillet on medium heat.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients (except the brown gravy mix), in a Dutch Oven or a very large pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
• 3. Stir every 30 minutes, so it will not stick to the pot.
• 4. Cook uncovered on medium high for 1 hour to let the veggies cook and then turn the stove on low and then add the cooked meat.
• 5. Mix in the 2 packages of brown gravy mix.
• 6. Cook for another hour.
• 7. If you want to add noodles or rice you can. But it tastes good without.
• 8. Enjoy!!!!

MAMA'S TRIED AND TRUE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Coat meat with group 1.
• Brown in stewing pot with oil and onions, then add cooking wine and water.
• Once browned add all of group 3 and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours until tender.
• Remove bay leaf and Add group 4 simmering 1 hour until tender, however, omitting the " ** " produce until 20 minute before end of cooking time.
• Thicken with 1/4 Cup flour and 1/4 Cup water (if not adding dumplings or not going GF.).

MOM'S OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper in a large ziplock bag.
• Add beef cubes, about 8 at a time, and shake in the flour mixture.Remove from bag and set aside.Flour-coat the rest of the beef cubes in a similar manner.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid or a Dutch oven.
• Add the beef bones and brown on all sides; remove from oil and set aside.
• Add more oil to the pan if needed and heat.
• When the oil is very hot, add the beef cubes, a few at a time so as to not crowd them, brown on all sides and remove.
• When the last batch of meat is a richly dark brown color, return bones and browned beef cubes to the pot, and pour on the boiling broth or water.
• *Stand back when you do this, because it will spit and sputter!*.
• Stir and add the lemon juice,worcestershire sauce,bay leaves and allspice.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender,.
• Add the onion, carrots and potatoes and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
• Remove bones from the stew and discard.
• Thicken stew with a flour slurry,if desired, and serve.