Greenville County's Beef Stew

Preparation

NOTE: THAW BEEF 2 DAYS AHEAD IN COOLER ON BOTTOM SHELF.

1. Prepare the workstation by cleaning and sanitizing all areas.
2. Gather all ingredients for preparation.
3. Preheat braising pan to 400 degrees.
4. Add oil to hot braising pan.
5. Add stew beef to Braising pan in a single layer. Cook for approximately 5 minutes to brown beef, stirring one time.
6. In a container mix water and beef gravy mix. Add beef gravy, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to braising pan, stir to distribute evenly.
7. Add Carrots and potatoes, stir to distribute evenly.
8. Turn Braising Pan to 275 degrees and simmer for 45 approximately minutes until vegetables and Beef are tender. Stir often to prevent sticking and scorching. Product must reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees for 15 seconds.
9. Divide beef stew into 4” shot gun pans. Cover and place in warmer maintaining an internal temperature of 140-150 degrees.