Heinz 57 Beef Stew

If you like the flavor of Heinz 57 steak sauce, you will like this tasty stew.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 2 (12 ounce) jars  heinz au jus  gravy
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1⁄4 cup  Heinz 57 steak sauce
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -2  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2  small onions, quartered
• 2  cups  halved fresh mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
2. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Stir in gravy, tomatoes, 57 sauce, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and pepper.
4. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
5. Cover; simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add carrots and onions; simmer 20 minutes more.
7. Stir in mushrooms.
8. Simmer 15 minutes more or until meat and vegetables are tender.
9. Remove bay leaf; discard.
10. Season to taste.
11. Sprinkle with parsley.