Sumptous Repast

Grandma’s Beef Stew

This is a tasty stew that Grandma Betty used to make. We usually use the slow cooker and add some dumplings. Unless you’re being gluten-free, in that case you can skip the dumplings. It uses tapioca pearls to thicken.

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1 lb Stewing beef (cured)

2 Large cans of tomatoes

284 ml Consomée

2 tbsp Sugar

2 tbsp Minute Tapioca

2 dash Salt & Pepper

1 cup Celery (cut up)

1 cup Potatoes (cut up)

1 cup Carrots (cut up)

1 cup Onions (cut up)

2/3 cup Flour

1/8 tsp Salt

1 tsp Parsley, Basil or Thyme

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 cup Milk

2 tbsp Cooking Oil

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  • Directions

Mix all ingredients together.
Bake for 4 hours at 325 degrees in a tightly covered casserole dish, or in a slow cooker.
DUMPLINGS
Mix dry ingredients.
Mix milk and oil in until combined.
Drop into bubbling stew. And cover.
Simmer 10-12 minutes until toothpick comes out clean, do not lift cover.

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