Oven-Baked Stew
A great way to cook meat and potatoes in the oven. Nice family dinner.
Serves 6
2 lbs peeled potatoes
1 lb pork
2 carrots
2 onions
5-6 garlic cloves
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
Cut the potatoes into large chunks and place into a bowl.
Add one teaspoon of the salt.
Pour in 2 tablespoons of the oil.
Mix well.
Place the potatoes into a deep baking dish.
Place into a preheated (400F) oven.
Bake for 20 minutes. No need to stir the potatoes during this time.
Cut the pork into pieces half the size of the potato chunks.
Cut the onions, carrots and garlic however you like but not too large.
Place the meat and vegetables into a deep skillet.
Add 2-4 tablespoons of the oil (depending on how fat or lean the meat is).
Sauté stirring periodically for 15 minutes.
At the end add the remaining half a teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper.
Mix well to combine.
Remove the potatoes from the oven.
Place the meat and vegetable mixture on top of the potatoes.
Pour in a cup of the water.
Carefully mix everything in the baking dish.
Cover with the foil and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking the stew for another 10 minutes uncovered.
