-Old Faschioned Beef Stew, Mac & Cheese :

INGREDIENTS :

for Old faschioned beef stew :

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped turnip (optional)
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (optional) I love tomato so I add it.

for mac & cheese :

• 3 cups dry elbow macaroni
• 4 Tbsp salted butter
• 2 (370 mL/12 oz) cans evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp paprika

DIRECTIONS :

for Old fashioned beef stew :

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add beef and flour, stirring to coat beef; brown.
2. Add water, broth, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
3. Stir in potatoes, carrots (or turnips), and rosemary. Simmer 1-2 hours.
4. Add corn, green beans, and simmer for 30 minutes longer.

for mac & cheese :

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and macaroni, and cook until al dente.
2. Drain and return to the pot.
3. Add in the butter and stir until the butter is melted. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, milk, eggs and garlic salt until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cheeses.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking pan.
7. Layer 1/3 of the macaroni, then 1/3 of the cheese.
8. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
9. Pour the milk mixture over top. Sprinkle the paprika evenly on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
11. enjoy !!