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Chuckwagon Stew Recipe

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tsps pepper .
1 onion, sliced .
1 carrot, peeled & sliced .
1 tbsp chili powder .
1 lb stew meat .
2 c tomatoes, sliced .
4 potatoes, peeled & cubed .
1 1/2 tsps ground cumin .
1/2 tsp salt, please adjust to your taste .
14 1/2 oz beef broth, see note in directions regarding water to add or 1 beef bouillon cube, see note in directions regarding water to add or 2 c beef broth, see note in directions regarding water to add

Directions

Step #1 Heat a little oil In a large-ish pot or dutch oven.
Step #2 Just enough oil to keep food from sticking.
Step #3 Add meat, salt, cumin, pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, & chili powder to hot oil.
Step #4 Saute until the onions turn clear & the meat has browned on all sides.
Step #5 This will infuse the seasonings deeply into the meat & vegetables.
Step #6 *WATER note: Whichever broth method you are using ADD WATER to equal a total of ONE QUART liquid.
Step #7 ( This means 1 bouillion cube with 1 quart water, OR 1 can broth with 17.
Step #8 5 oz water (about 2 1/4 c) OR 2 c broth & 2 c water.
Step #9 ).
Step #10 Add that liquid to the pan along with the tomatoes AND THEIR LIQUID & stir/scrape well to get any browned bits off the bottom.
Step #11 Bring to a rolling boil.
Step #12 Cover up & and reduce to simmer, stirring once or twice.
Step #13 Cook at least one hr & taste.
Step #14 Adjust seasoning if needed adding more chili powder if you want it spicier.
Step #15 Uncover & continue to simmer until meat & veggies are tender & done to your liking.
Step #16 Taste & adjust seasoning if desired.
Step #17 Great with some warm crusty bread.
Enjoy the Chuckwagon Stew recipe