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                        Beef Stew d'Orleans

Serving Size  : 8    
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        Beef Stew Meat -- cut in 1" cubes
     1/3  cup           All Purpose Flour
   2      tablespoons   Olive Oil
   2      cups          Water
   1      tablespoon    Dry Mustard
   3      cloves        Garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Chili Powder
   1      teaspoon      Worcestershire Sauce
                        Salt And Pepper To Taste
   1 1/2  cups          Water
   4      medium        Potatoes -- peeled & quartered
   6      small         Onions -- quartered
   3      stalks        Celery -- cut in 1" pieces
   1      large         Bell Pepper -- cut in 1" pieces
     1/4  cup           Cold Water

In a plastic bag toss meat with seasoned  flour to coat, reserving
remaining flour. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown the beef in hot
oil. Remove from heat and drain. Add 2 cups water, mustard, garlic, chili
 powder, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.Simmer, covered for 11/2
hours or until meat  is almost tender. Add the 1 1/2  water, potatoes,
carrots, celery and bell pepper. Simmer covered, about 30 minutes or
until the vegetables are done. For gravy, remove meat and vegetables.
Blend the 1/4 cup cold water into the reserved flour until smooth. Slowly
stir into hot liquid; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Season to
taste with salt and pepper. Return meat and vegetables to gravy mixture.
Heat through on low heat.
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