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1.5 lb of Stew meat cut small<br>
1/2 c. onion, chopped<br>
1 tsp. chopped garlic<br>
1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce<br>
1 tsp. beef bouillon (level tsp)<br>
2 qt. water - 2 Tbsp gravy master<br>
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3 c. potato cut into small pieces<br>
4 c. frozen mixed vegetables
(or 4 c. your choice frozen veg.)
gravy mix, or flour to thicken<br>
Depending on how thick you want it 4-8 Tbsp. flour or 4 pkg. gravy mix<br>
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Cut beef into 2 inch cubes, toss in flour, and brown in bacon grease or shortening over medium high heat.  Add chopped onion and garlic to meat.
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In large pot bring water to boil with bouillon and Worcestershire sauce.  Add meat and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.  When meat is tender add potatoes and vegetables.  Cook additional 10 minutes, add thickener, stir, cook over low heat stirring constantly until gravy thickens.<br>
Note: gravy mix has salt added, the more gravy mix you add the saltier it gets.<br>