All Nations Beef Stew

Ingredients:

3 1/2 pounds cubed beef
3 onions, sliced
6 carrots, sliced
2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
8 cups water

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

In a large, ovenproof pot, combine beef, onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, tomatoes. Season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, salt, pepper. Pour in water. Cover tightly with foil and bake 5 to 6 1/2 hours.

Indian Stew

1 1/2 to 2 lbs. hamburger
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. flour
5 c. water or broth
1 can white hominy
1 can peeled tomatoes
1 tomato, diced
2 cans diced green chiles

Brown hamburger, onion and garlic in small amount of oil. Drain fat and add salt, pepper, oregano, sugar and flour. Mix well and add water or broth, hominy, peeled tomatoes, diced tomato and green chiles. Simmer gently until tender. NOTE: Serve with homemade flour tortillas.

Crock Pot Pork Stew

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, 1 inch cubes
5 large carrots, quarter inch slices
2 large onions
2 stalks celery, quarter inch slices
2 cups parsnips, peeled and cut in 3/4" cubes
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sage or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large potatoes, cut in 3/4" cubes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons Wondra flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry

In a large heavy bottomed skillet over high heat, brown the pork in the olive oil. When the pork begins to brown, reduce heat and add one chopped onion. When he onion begins to brown, add the sherry and deglaze pan.

Add remaining ingredients except one onion, butter, and flour and place in a slow cooker. Cook on low heat setting six to eight hours. Two to three hours before serving, add the second onion thinly sliced. (If this is not possible, just add the second onion at the start, but reserving the second onion for adding later adds an extra dimension of flavor).

Mix the butter and flour together and turn heat setting to high for the final hour of cooking.