Bavarian Beef Stew

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serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

3 pounds boneless beef (trim fat)
1 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup beer or beef broth
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger

directions

Cut beef into cubes.

Combine water, beer or broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, bay leaf, pepper and ginger in a large pot or Dutch oven. When boiling, add the cut-up beef. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

Discard bay leaf. If desired, thicken juices with a paste of cornstarch and water. Serve on a bed of cooked noodles or rice.