French Stew
From The presidential cook book (1895).
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A historical recipe
The presidential cook book, by F. L. (Fanny Lemira) Gillette (1895).
France
Known as a French recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
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- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Grease the laottom of an iron pot, and place in it three or four pounds of beef;
- be very careful that it does not burn, and turn it until it is nicely browned.
- Set a muffin ring under the beef to prevent its sticking.
- Add a few sliced carrots, one or two sliced omons, and a cupful of ho^^ water, keep covered, and stew slowly until the vegetables are done.
- Add pepper and salt.
- If you wish more gravy, add hot water, and thicken with flour.
- Serve on a dish with the vegetables.
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