Dutch Spiced Beef

Avery nice warming stew Posted for ZWT#6 2010

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  round steaks
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, sliced
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  whole cloves

Directions

1. Cut round steak into serving size pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet heat butter until hot, but not brown.
3. Brown the meat on both sides; set aside.
4. Add sliced onion to the skillet and brown lightly; remove from pan.
5. Add water to the skillet; return the meat and the onion.
6. Add vinegar, prepared mustard, bay leaf, and whole cloves.
7. Cover and cook slowly 1 1/2 hours, or until tender, turning every 30 minutes.
8. Place the steaks on a serving platter. Remove the bay leaf and cloves and place onions on the platter.