Sweet-Sour Beef Stew

Vinegar and brown sugar are added to this beef vegetable and beef stew for a sweet and sour flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 2 tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. cold water
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• Hot cooked noodles
• Poppy seed (optional)

Directions:

In 3 quart saucepan brown half the beef at a time in hot oil; return all meat to pan. Stir in the shredded carrot, sliced onion, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Cover and cook over low heat about 1-1/2 hours of till meat is tender. Blend 1 tbsp. cold water with the cornstarch; add to stew. Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Serve stew over noodles sprinkled with poppy seed. Garnish with carrot curls and parsley, if desired.

Number of Servings: 4-6