Gluten & Casein Free Beef Stew

September 16, 2010

There is nothing better then on a rainy day or when you are sick then to have a warm, hearty beef stew. This is one of my favourites that my parents make and I made it for the first time this week.

keep reading for recipe:

Ingredients:

4 cups beef stock (make your own)
2 chopped carrots
1/2 chopped onion
2 cubed potatoes
olive oil
pepper to taste
garlic to taste
1 bay leaf
1lb cubed beef round
1/4 cup corn starch dissolved in water

Directions:

Pour olive oil in pan and heat; add cubed beef and cook until just brown
In a pot add the beef stock, vegetables and spices. then add the browned beef
Bring to a boil; add lid and turn down temperature to simmer
Cook for 3-4 hours
Bring to a boil again and add dissolved corn starch; stir until thickened and serve warm