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                 SWEET-SOUR BEEF STEW (LAFAYETTE, LA.)

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Chuck steak, cut 1" cubes
    1/2   c            Catsup
    1/4   c            Brown sugar, packed
  1       t            Salt
                       Celery, sliced (optional)
    1/4   c            Cooking oil
  1       c            Water
    1/4   c            Vinegar
  1       tb           Worcestershire sauce
  1       lg           Onion, sliced
  1       c            Carrots, drained

    Combine all ingredients, except meat and carrots.
 Simmer about 30 minutes.  Brown meat and remove from
 skillet.  Pour simmered sauce into pan drippings of
 skillet.  Place meat in baking dish.  Pour sauce over.
 Bake at 325 F. for abt. 30 min.  Add carrots and bake
 abt. 20 min. more. Garnish with chopped parsley or
 sprigs, pimento or make a rice ring of 3 cups cooked
 rice.



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