Ranch Style Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless beef stew meat (or venison)
• 2 Tbsp shortening (oil)
• 2 cups of hot water
• 2 cans of ranch style beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 cups each potato, carrots, and onions each

Directions

1. 1

   Add stew meat to heated shortening in a Dutch oven and slowly brown on all sides.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   When meat is almost done, add raw vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions).

4. 4

   Continue to simmer until all vegetables are tender (about 30 minutes).

5. 5

   Serve in bowls with slaw and cornbread.

6. 6

   Can be stretched to serve more by adding additional vegetables.