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                           HAPPY FAMILY STEW

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/4   c            Vegetable oil
  3       lb           Boneless beef chuck
                       - sirloin top or round
                       - cut into 2-inch cubes
  2                    Onions, choppped
  2                    Garlic cloves, chopped
  4       c            Canned plum tomatoes
                       - w/ juice, chopped
  1 1/2   cn           Canned beef stock
  1       c            Mild green chilies
                       - drained and chopped
  1       tb           Fresh oregano, chopped -OR-
                       - 1 tsp dried
  2       ts           Ground cumin
  3       tb           Worcestershire sauce
                       Salt
                       Freshly ground pepper
  3       c            Cooked rice

 1. Heat enough oil to cover bottom of large, heavy pan until oil is
 sizzling.
 2. Dry meat well; add enough to pan to brown without crowding.  Brown on
 high heat; turn when brown on one side; brown the second and continue
 until all sides of meat are completely brown.  Remove; set aside.
 3. Repeat with rest of meat.
 4. Reduce heat; add onions and garlic to pan; cook over low heat until
 soft.
 5. Return meat with its juice to pan; add next six ingredients; bring
 liquid to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 2 to 3 hours or
 until meat is tender.
 6. With knife or spoon, break meat up into bite-size pieces.  Season with
 salt and pepper and serve over rice.



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