Two By Four Stew Recipes

2 BY 4 SOUP

Steps:

• in a large saucepan (not a frying pan) brown beef and drain excess fat.
• add all other ingredients and stir together.
• let cook, covered partially, on low until ready to eat and heated through.
• serve with fritos and cheddar cheese :).
• *the cooking/preparation time is just approximate because you can make this recipe to fit your schedule.

TWO BY FOUR STEW

Steps:

• Place beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until evenly brown and crumbled. Drain excess grease. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the diced tomatoes, ranch-style beans and minestrone soup. Stir occasionally until heated through.

TWO BY FOUR STEW

Steps:

• Place beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until evenly brown and crumbled. Drain excess grease. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the diced tomatoes, ranch-style beans and minestrone soup. Stir occasionally until heated through.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup wine, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups beef broth and remaining wine. Return meat to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Discard thyme sprigs., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining beef broth until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.