Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless beef for stew
- 1/4 c. flour
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 T lard or possibly drippings
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 med. onions, thinly sliced
- 3 lg. potatoes, pared and halved
- Flour for gravy
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Mardi Gras Beef Stew
Servings: 10
Directions
- Mix flour, salt and pepper. Dredge meat in seasoned flour and brown in large drippings. Pour off drippings.Drain tomatoes. Add in tomato liquid, garlic, basil, thyme and bay leaf to meat. Cover tightly and cook slowly 2 1/2 hrs. Add in onions and potatoes and cook 45 min longer. Add in liquid removed tomatoes and cook just till heated through. Throw away bay leaf. Thicken cooking liquid for gravy, if you like. Makes 6 servings.
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