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                         DISTINCTIVE BEEF STEW

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Soups
               Cajun

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       tb           Salad oil
  1       t            Black pepper
    1/4   c            Chopped onion
  1 1/2   lb           Stew meat
  1                    Clove garlic
  1       t            Salt
  1       c            Meat broth
  2       tb           Cornstarch
  2       ts           Soy sauce
    1/4   c            Water
  1       pk           English peas
  1                    Jar diced pimento, drained

    Heat salad oil and pepper in large skillet.  Add
 meat to skillet and brown on all sides, occasionally
 stirring.  Add garlic, salt and meat broth, cover and
 cook abt. 1 1/2 hrs. or until meat is tender.  Blend
 together cornstarch, soy sauce and water, add mixture
 to skillet, blend well.  Add peas and pimento.  Cook
 until thichened.  Serve over fluffy rice.



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