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          PRESIDENT EISENHOWER'S OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW (EN)

Recipe By     : TVFN:ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL SHOW #EN0096
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      pounds        stewing beef (Prime round)
                       --cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  2 1/2  pints         beef stock
  1      pound         small Irish potatoes
  1      bunch         small carrots
    3/4  pound         small onions
  2                    fresh tomatoes
                       Assorted spices in a cloth bag
                       --(thyme, bay leaves, garlic, etc.)
                       Salt
                       Pepper

In a pot combine meat and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and
simmer until meat is tender. Add vegetables and spices. Cook until
vegetables are done, strain off one cup of stock from stew, thicken slightly
with beef roux mixture (???). Pour back into stew and let simmer until ready
to serve (about one-half hour).

Yield: 6 servings
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