Potato Stew

Potato Stew

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 pod fresh garlic, pressed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 6-8 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

Serves 6 to 8

1. Make roux with flour and oil. (See *Aunt Dot's recipe.)

2. Add seasonings and vegetables and cook until wilted.

3. Add potatoes and cook 5 minutes.

4. Add water to cover (about 2 cups) and cook until potatoes are tender.

5. Mash a few of the potatoes on the side of the pot to thicken the gravy. Continue to cook for a few minutes until you are satisfied with the taste and texture.

Variation: When potatoes are halfway done, you can add 1/2 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, 1/2 cup frozen green peas and 1/2 cup diced carrots and cook until all are tender.

*Roux by Aunt Dot
Recipe is from Dorothy Allain

Use equal parts of oil and flour. Stir together in a black iron pot over medium heat. Do not stop stirring for anything. I don't care if the baby is crying or someone comes to the door, you don't stop. Keep on stirring until it is a little bit darker than peanut butter.

Source: The Advocate - (KathyRunnels) Baton Rouge, La

Recipe Info

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Date December 29, 2005
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Soups and Sauces