Jeanette Alwood Rousseau - The Bar U Ranch, Pekisko, Alberta

Jeanette was raised on the historic Bar U Ranch where her father Lee Alwood was the ranch foreman. This stew was a favorite with the Alwood family during the 1940’s.

SERVES 4

2 lbs stewing beef
flour, salt and pepper
oil
1 clove garlic
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground allspice
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire

2 cups tomato juice
2 onions
5 potatoes, medium
4 carrots
¾ cup celery, diced

● Dredge stewing beef in flour, salt and pepper. Brown in oil. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.