Brown Beef, Lamb Or Veal Stew Recipe

• 3 pounds veal, beef, or lamb
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ tablespoon corn syrup
• ¼ cup corn oil
• 4 small onions, chopped
• 1-½ cups scraped, sliced carrots
• 6 medium sized potatoes, chopped
• 2 quarts boiling water
• 1-½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

1. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces, dust with the cornstarch, and put in a kettle with the onion, corn syrup, and corn oil.
2. Brown the meat.
3. Add water and simmer covered for an hour.
4. Season, add the carrots and potatoes, and simmer for a second hour.
5. If necessary, thicken with a little more cornstarch rubbed smooth with an equal amount of cold water.
6. Serve plain or with small dumplings.

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