Carelian Meat Stew (Beef or Pork or both)

Carelian Beef and Pork Stew

Ingredients:

800 grams of stewing beef or pork (or a mix of both)
1 bay leaf
6-8 whole All spice
6 whole black peppercorn
1 tsp -1 1/2 tsp of salt
1 large onion or 2 medium onions (cut in quarters)
2 medium sized carrots (cut into chunks)
1 Parsnip(cut into chunks) (optional)
Enough water to cover the meat

Method:

• Let meat rest in room temperature for about 30 mins before cooking
• Place all ingredients in a casserole bowl.
• Stir to mix well and pour until water covers all the ingredients (it's okay if a little peeks out)
• Cook in the oven for 250 degrees C for 30 - 35 mins without the cover.
• Reduce the oven to 175 degrees C and place cover over the casserole and allow the stew to cook for another 2 - 2.5 hours. At this point the liquid should reduced a little.
• Stir to mix the casserole around before serving.
• Serve with steamed, boiled or mashed potatoes. Alternatively it's good with wildrice =)

Carelian Meat Stew with Mash Potatoes and
a side of salad