Dad's Beef Stew (Basic)

This is an old favorite of many.  The recipe is one I made up, it makes one killer stew.

Gourmet Dad's Rating:Scale of 1-5, 1 = Bad, 5 = Excellent
Simplicity - 5
Taste - 5
Prep Time - 5
Kid Friendly - 5


Ingredients:
5 Stalks of Celery
2 lb Potatoes
1 1/2 lb Steak/Stew Beef
1 lb Chicken Breast
1 Medium Onion
1 lb Carrots (Petite preferred)
3 cups Beef Broth
2 cups Chicken Broth
2 cups Water
1 Tsp Seasoned Salt (Approx)
1 Tsp Basil
1 Tsp Sage
1 Tsp Chile Powder

Yield:  8 - 10 servings
Preparation Time:  30 min
Cook Time:  1 - 1 1/2 hour
 

Items you will need:
Large Stock Pot
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife (Chopping Knife)
Stirring Spoon
Skillet
Turner


Directions:  

1.  Begin by adding beef and chicken broth to your stock pot and bring to a boil on low heat.  (I used 5 bouillon cubes and 5 1/2 cups of water.)

While broth is heating, begin chopping the rest of the ingredients and add to the pot as you finish. 

2.  Begin with the celery, cut into 1/4 inch slices.  Add to the stock pot.

3.  Scrub potatoes thoroughly to remove all dirt from skin and slice with skin on into quarters and then 1/2 inch slices.  Add to stock pot.  (If you prefer you can peel them first)

4.  Next chop your carrots into edible sizes.  With petite carrots you only need to cut in half.  Add to stock pot.

5.  Chop your onion into edible sized pieces and add to the pot.  (Sorry I didn't get a photo of this step.)


6.  Cut raw beef into cubes, set aside.

7.  Cut raw chicken breast into cubes, set aside.

8.  In an un-greased skillet, cook beef until well done.  (Season lightly with seasoned salt during cooking.)  Scoop out with turner into stock pot, leaving grease in the skillet.

9.  Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until just starting to turn golden.  (Season lightly with seasoned salt during cooking.)   Pour into stock pot, there should be no grease left to pour out.  If there is, scoop the chicken into the pot to avoid pouring in grease.

10.  By this time the pot should be at a decent boil.  Add Basil, Sage, Chile Powder and additional water to the pot and stir well.

11.   Lower heat to simmer and cover with a good lid.  Let boil for 1 - 1 1/2 hr. stirring occasionally to ensure no burning on the bottom.

All Done!!

12.  Serve and ENJOY!!  We prefer to eat it with either slices of nice buttered homemade bread or soda(Saltine) crackers (or both).

*Tip/Trick*  Remember with this type of recipe, you can add anything you like to it and it will make even better.  To add a little heat, add one jalapeño with out seeds.  You can add bell peppers, parsnip, turnips, radishes.  Really anything that boils well and adds flavor you like.

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