Slivered Beef Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 cups carrots, 1-inch chunks
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled, 1-inch chunks (may add more)
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced (originally called for 1 cup)
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced (i omit, personal preference)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water (may use some beef broth in place of some of the water)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Recipe

• 1 cut steak into strips about 3 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. on waxed paper, coat meat with flour; reserve remaining flour.
• 2 in large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the shortening. cook the meat in the shortening until well browned.
• 3 add carrots, onions, potatoes, celery, mushrooms (if using), bay leaf, & pepper, and 3 cups of water (or 1 can of beef broth and 1 cup of water). heat to boiling.
• 4 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
• 5 in a cup, combine the remaining flour with 1 teaspoon salt, stir into stew and cook until thickened slightly; stirring constantly. stir in sour cream and paprika; heat but do not boil.