Shaker Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 large onions
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup apple juice
• 6 medium carrots
• 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 small potatoes

Instructions

1. In plastic bag combine first four ingredients. Shake.
2. In large skillet add 2 tablespoons oil and brown shaken ingredients.
3. Add onions, 1 cup water and apple juice. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours until tender.
4. Add carrots, parsley and spices. Simmer 30 minutes more.
5. Blend 1/2 cup water and 3 tablespoons of flour. Stir into stew. Cook and stir until bubbly.
6. Cook potatoes while stew is simmering. Peel and boil.
7. Add 1/4 cup milk and 3 tablespoons of butter. Beat until smooth whipped potatoes.
8. Spoon mashed potatoes around edge of stew and sprinkle with parsley.
9. Serve while hot.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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