I've had this blog for a few months now and really don't write much. However, I absolutely HAVE to write about this new recipe.
Since I have so much free time now (LOL), I've been scouring my cookbooks for new recipes to try. I get so tired of the same old things every other week...and I say every other week because Levi is extremely picky and won't eat anything with vegetables or anything spicy. The weeks he is with his dad I love to experiment. Tonight is no exception!
First off, let me say I love collecting cookbooks. Not just any old cookbook...cookbooks from churches or organizations. I have 4 cookbooks from churches back home and wish Bethany Lutheran would make one.
Anywho...the recipe I am trying is called Beef Stew Bake. It smells heavenly and it isn't even done yet!
Start by browning 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat in 2 Tbs. hot shortening (I had Hy-Vee cut up a top round roast - cheaper than buying the actual labeled stew meat). I did season with salt and pepper. Once it's browned, drain off the fat and add 1 cup tomato juice, 1 (10 1/2 oz) can mushroom gravy (I used beef because I couldn't find mushroom), 1 envelope dry onion soup mix (I used Beefy Onion since I had it on hand), and 1 tsp. prepared horseradish (I used 1 1/2 tsp.) Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. While that is simmering, pare and quarter 4 medium potatoes and place in bottom of 2 quart casserole. Top with meat mixture. Bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender.
Since I didn't have any horseradish on hand, I had to buy a whole jar (not very big, but still). Any ideas on what to do with the rest? Besides Bloody Mary's...
UPDATE: The stew was AWESOME! I would definitely recommend doubling it if even think you'll like it. I would also add another half of the sauce part. It got too dry and I think more sauce would have helped. Otherwise, it is a keeper!
