Mrs. Mulligan's Stew

Submitted by Elcowgirl

"I got this recipe when I was in college. It was a good way to use up any leftover cooked beef that was in our fridge."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 cups cooked beef, diced
• 4 onions, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 cup green beans
• 1⁄2 cup frozen peas
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon mace
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan; then whisk in the flour.
2. Gradually add OXO beef cubes which have been dissolved in the boiling water. Stir until thickened.
3. Add meat and vegetables except the peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
4. Stir in the peas and add the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
5. Continue to cook until the peas are heated through.

Reviews

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I made thus recipe for my kids but substituted turkey and chicken/turkey stock for the beef ingredients and water. I also add frozen corn and dumplings. They love it!