Stew Italiano

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs. beef stew meat (1 kg)
 * 2 T pure vegetable oil (30ml)
 * 1 qt. water (1 L)
 * 2 onions (quartered)
 * 4 carrots (cut into chunks)
 * 2 stalks celery (cut into chunks)
 * 1 lb. mushrooms (cleaned) (500 g)
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * 1/2 t oregano (2 ml)
 * 1/2 t thyme (2 ml)
 * 1/4 t paprika (1 ml)
 * 1 T salt (15 ml)
 * 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
 * 2 T cornstarch (30ml)
 * 1 C sour cream (250 ml)

Directions
10 minutes. until thoroughly blended. Add to stew.
 * 1) Fry stew meat in vegetable oil until brown.
 * 2) Add 1 qt. (1 L) water, onions, carrots, and celery. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 3) Add mushrooms, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, and salt. Simmer
 * 1) Combine 1/4 C (60 ml) water and cornstarch in screw top jar. Shake
 * 1) Cook until broth is clear and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
 * 2) Stir in sour cream.

Yield: 1-1/2 qt. (1.5 L)

Cookbook: Caring & Cooking for the Hyper-Active Child

Author: Mary Jane Finsand

Typed By: Susan alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com

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