Ragout Of Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. stewing beef, cut into cubes
2/3 Tbsp. fat or oil
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
salt, pepper and flour
1 small chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped celery
paprika
hot water

Preparation

Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper and flour.
Brown well in the fat in a heavy pan.
While meat is browning, add the chopped vegetables.
Sprinkle with paprika; add hot water to cover.
Cover pan and cook slowly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
If gravy is not thick enough, blend 1/2 tablespoon flour with a little cold water and stir into the stew.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If additional seasoning is desired, add catsup, chili sauce or grated horseradish.