Granny's Beef Stew recipe

8 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds sirloin steak, cubed

1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating

2 cups boiling water

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons garlic powder

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 onion, chopped

4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

3 potatoes, cubed

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Coat beef with flour.

Place in the pot, and evenly brown on all sides.

Place 2 cups boiling water, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder into pot with beef.

Season with salt and pepper.

Reduce heat to low, and simmer beef for 2 hours, or until tender.

Add onion, carrots, diced tomatoes and potatoes to pot.

Continue cooking 30 minutes to 1 hour, until vegetables are soft.