"biig" > wrote in message ...
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>
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
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>> "Bob" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Cyndi wrote:
>> >
>> >> The meal was composed of:
>> >> Oriental Coleslaw
>> >> Yeast Rolls
>> >> Fried Spinach
>> >> Egg Noodles
>> >> Western Beef
>> >> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
>> >> (all made from scratch)
>> >
>> > What is "Western Beef"?
>> >
>> > Bob
>> >===========
>>
>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
>> chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>
>> Western Beef
>>
>> Mix together:
>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>> 1 TBSP Salt
>> 2/3 cup Flour
>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>
>> Brown in oil.
>>
>> Add 1 chopped onion.
>>
>> Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down
>> to
>> make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is
>> needed.
>> Serve with noodles or rice.
>>
>> NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat.
>> Cook
>> on low for 10-12 hours.
>
> Did you brown the meat first? Would it change the flavour
> significantly? .......Sharon
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" >>
>> Brown in oil.
>> "

Yes, I did brown it and supposedly it helps in tenderizing... <shrug> I
dunno. It's one of those - 'well, the instructions are to ... and I've
always done it because it says so'.

LOL

Does that help?

Cyndi