Recipes from England :: English Main Dish Meats
1 1/2 lb. (one and a half lbs. ) beefsteak, cut into 1 in. cubes 3 med. carrots, chopped 3 med. parsnips, chopped 1/2 c. pearl barley 8 med. potatoes 1 c. beef stock 1/4 tsp. salt, to taste 1/4 tsp. pepper, to taste Boil some water in a large saucepan, sufficient to cover the meat, and have approximately 1 in. left above. Put in the large chunks of meat, and lower the heat to keep the stew simmering. Put in the chopped or diced carrots and parsnips. Add herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for about 20 mins. Add peeled whole potatoes and some stock/soup mixture or cornstarch to thicken. Keep the mixture simmering and stir occasionally. After approx. an hour from start time, taste it and check the potatoes.
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