Beef Stew

There is nothing better than the smell of beef stew on a chilly October day, or the way the smell greets you as you walk in the door, starving after church on Sunday.

I'm not sure if you can relate to the smell so I thought I'd share the recipe that warms my senses and is one of Justin's favorite meals.

BEEF STEW

1.5# Stew beef

1 Onion

1/2 c ketchup

1/4 c vinegar

2 TBSP sugar

carrots

potatoes

3 Tbsp Cornstarch

In large pan or Dutch oven brown stew beef and onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add ketchup, vinegar and sugar. Wait a few minutes and fill 1/2 with water. Simmer 4 hours.

Cut raw carrots and potatoes into 1 inch pieces

1.5 hour before done, add carrots (raw) or .5 hour before done if canned.

.5 hour before done add potatoes

Fill large coffee mug 3/4 full with cold water and add cornstarch, stir until dissolved.

Slowly add to boiling stew- stirring.

Top with Bisquick Dumplings

Grab a bowl, a big spoon and a friend.

Enjoy!