Larded Beef Stew With Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef or veal, tender
• Ham or bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, cut in half
• 3-4 ribs celery, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 3-4 slices carrot
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water
• Potatoes, cut into pieces or kept whole

Method

1. 1 Lard the meat with pieces of ham or bacon. Tie securely with kitchen string.
2. 2 Place meat in a stewpan with butter, onion, celery, and carrot. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Brown the meat on all sides, turning often. Pour in 1 cup water.
4. 4 Cover and cook on low heat until tender, basting occasionally to prevent drying.
5. 5 Remove meat. Strain pan juices and pour over meat. Serve with browned potatoes.