beef stew

2018-05-04+05

This is the simplest beef stew recipe I can make: nothing but the meat.

This is what you need for 4-6 servings:

Pic1: simply beef stew

Pic2: brown
Pic3: stew
Pic4: serve

Brown the meat as dark as you can get it without burning it.
Work in small batches with a very hot pan. The darker you brown the meat, the darker and more savory the sauce will be.
Transfer all to a 6-qt. pot.
Add enough water to nearly cover the meat. Add S&P, seasoning to taste.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 hrs. until the meat is tender.
The sauce should be a light to dark brown color.
Time depends on quality of meat and size of the pieces. Check for yourself. You should be able to separate a piece with a fork with a slight effort. Don't cook until it falls apart.
Optional:
- add bread, oil dough or other thickeners to the sauce.
Serve and enjoy.