INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 lbs. beef or venison stew meat, cut into 3/4" pcs.
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1/2 cup flour
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2-3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be)
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salt and pepper, season according to taste
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1 medium onion, chopped fine
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several large dashes of Worcestershire sauce
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6 cups hot water
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
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pinch of thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 Tbsp. lemon juice (This tenderizes the meat while cooking)
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4 whole cloves
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5 carrots, sliced thin
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4 medium-sized potatoes, cubed small
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1/2 to 1 green, or yellow bell pepper, chopped fine
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1 stalk celery, sliced thin
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1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
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1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up
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1/2 cup frozen peas, optional (*See note)
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4 tablespoons flour (I use cornstarch)
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1/2 cup cold water
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1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet Browning & Seasoning Sauce (opt.)