Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

Vinegar and brown sugar are added to this beef vegetable and beef stew for a sweet and sour flavor.

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Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes  
• 2 tbsp. cooking oil  
• 2 medium carrots, shredded  
• 2 medium onions, sliced  
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce  
• 1/2 cup water  
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar  
• 1/4 cup vinegar  
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce  
• 1 tsp. salt  
• 1 tbsp. cold water  
• 2 tsp. cornstarch    
• Hot cooked noodles    
• Poppy seed (optional)    

Method

In 3 quart saucepan brown half the beef at a time in hot oil; return all meat to pan. Stir in the shredded carrot, sliced onion, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Cover and cook over low heat about 1-1/2 hours of till meat is tender. Blend 1 tbsp. cold water with the cornstarch; add to stew. Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Serve stew over noodles sprinkled with poppy seed. Garnish with carrot curls and parsley, if desired.

Notes:

Number of servings: 4-6

Submitted By: ksaruda
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