Sweet And Sour Stew

Submitted by MizzNezz

"The meat cook up nice and tender, in a delicious sauce."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 12mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs stew meat, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup catsup
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 medium carrots, sliced

directions

1. Combine flour, salt and pepper in bag; add meat pieces and shake to coat.
2. In lg skillet, brown meat in hot oil.
3. Drain.
4. Mix water, catsup, brown sugar, vinegar and worcestershire sauce.
5. Stir into the meat.
6. Add the onion.
7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Add carrots and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Braunda]

This is a wonderful recipe...I put it in the crockpot.I fried the stew meat in a pan..put in the crockpot and added everythings else and let it go on low for about 3hrs or so.I was not in no big hurry for dinner..the smell was wonderful. I served it over rice. Thank You

 

[seochristy]

LOVE this recipe. I add mushrooms and potatoes, but otherwise, it's the same. DELISH!

 

[ErikaNY]

This was really good!!!! The ingredient combo sounded funny to me- but based on the few reviews, I went for it. I did make a change- I dislike onions (especially a whole cup of them!) so I completely left them out. Otherwise- I followed the recipe! I did have to put a lid on mine about 20 minutes through as I noticed when it was simmering that I was "losing liquid"- it was evaporating on me. So I had to add some water to give more liquid. After I put the lid on, it was good! Both hubby and I really enjoyed it!! It was a unique taste- very very good! I would definitely make it again. Thanks!

 

[Lennie]

This stew is just terrific; I know it will become a regular meal for me. It's easy to prepare and easy to cook, it's made with inexpensive ingredients, it smells great while it cooks, and it's absolutely delicious. I didn't have a speck leftover. I followed the recipe closely, although I did make some minor adjustments. After browning the meat, I cooked the onion for a bit, and added 2 minced garlic cloves as well. Then, before the beef went back into the pot, I deglazed the pan with about 1/2 cup of red wine. I used baby carrots instead of chopping up larger carrots, and along with the carrots I added some fresh mushrooms too, cut into large slices. I also thickened the stew as well, using a paste of butter and flour, which I added about 10 minutes before the stew was done. This was soooo good, Inez; thanks for posting. It's a keeper, for sure!

 

[twinsplusonemom]

As I was putting the sauce together for this dish, I thought...what's my back up when my kids revolt? Turns out, I didn't need one! At initial mixing of ingredients, I thought we'd be eating glorified ketchup. But, the simmering time did it's magic and with a little addition of some "Magi" seasoning liquid, I loved it. I kept tasting, and tasting...just have to make sure the kids would agree. They were surprised as well and gave it a "9". Thanks for giving my recipe box a new jolt!!