Bean Stew 1 cup dried beans 4 cups boiling water 1 pound beef stew meat -- cut in 1�?cubes 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion -- chopped coarsely 2 large potatoes -- pared & cubed 3 ribs celery -- cut in 1�?slices 3 medium carrots -- pared & sliced 1 cup corn -- fresh or frozen 1 teaspoon curry powder or Berbere 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup boiling water 1/2 pound brussel sprouts -- fresh or frozen Add beans to boiling water in a 3 qt saucepan or dutch oven; boil for two minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for one hour. Brown meat in hot oil; add onion and cook until brown. Add meat and onion mixture and all other ingredients (except Brussel Sprouts) to the beans; add one cup boiling water. Simmer stew for 1 hour, add sprouts and cook for 15 minutes. |