Makes 3 servings.
| Amount (imperial) | Ingredients | Amount (metric) |
| 8 oz 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 ¾ cups Dash Sprinkle ½ 1 1 ½ 1 cup ½ cup 3 tbsp. |
Stewing beef or wild game meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Flour Vegetable Oil Hot water Salt and pepper Basil, oregano, and/or savoury (optional) Medium onion, sliced Carrot, sliced Unpeeled potato, cubed Turnip, diced Cabbage, sliced Frozen peas Water |
2 cups 30mL 15mL 438mL Dash Sprinkle ½ 1 1 ½ 250 mL 125mL 45 mL |
Directions:
- Coat meat with flour.
- Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add meat and brown on all sides.
- Add water, salt and pepper and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, about one hour. Add vegetables.
- To thicken, whisk 2 tbsp. flour with 3 tbsp. water in a bowl and add to stew, stirring gently to mix. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Serve with a whole grain roll.
Variations:
- Any kind of meat or wild game can be used in this recipe.
- Add rice, barley, beans or lentils for a thicker stew.
- Try adding other vegetables such as celery, can of tomatoes, tomato soup or mushrooms.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices such as bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, garlic, tarragon and mustard powder.
- Pre-chopped fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables can be used to reduce the amount of chopping in this recipe.
Adapted from: The Senior Chef: Cooking for One or Two, BC Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors.