Name: Civil War Commissary Beef Stew
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 tbsp pork fat or lard ((vegetable oil can be subbed to make kosher)); 3 quarts water; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 onions, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced; 1 leek, trimmed, sliced, and rinsed clean; 1/4 cup flour; Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp vinegar; Chopped turnips or salsify