*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           COUNTRY HEARTH STEW

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Stews                            Beef
                Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       T            Vegetable oil
   1       lb           Boneless beef, cubed
     1/2   t            Salt
     1/4   t            Pepper
   1       sm           Onion, chopped
     1/2   t            Thyme leaves
     1/4   t            Sage leaves
   3       cn           Beef broth (12 oz)
                        Thick, heavy egg noodles
   1       cn           VEG-ALL Mixed Vegetables,
                        -with liquid (16 oz)
   8                    Soda crackers, crushed

  1. Heat oil in heavy soup pot. Salt and pepper beef and saute until golden.
  
  2. Add onion, thyme and sage. Mix and saute another 5 minutes.
  
  3. Add beef stock and simmer for 30 minutes covered.
  
  4. Add noodles to boiling stock and cook 10 minutes.
  
  5. Add vegetables with liquid and simmer for 5 minutes.
  
  6. Divide evenly into casserole dish. Top with cracker crumbs and bake at
  350°F. for 20 minutes.
 
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