->Stewed Artichokes <-

(STEWED ARTICHOKES)

Serves 4 - 6. 6 - 8 artichokes

1/2 kg. beef

3 - 4 carrots

1 tablespoon flour

2 cups stock

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon oil

salt

pepper

Prepare artichoke hearts for stewing and cut into 4 - 6 parts. Cut meat into small cubes. Peel and slice carrots into 2 cm rounds.

Parboil meat and vegetables, then drain. Heat butter and oil and fry flour until yellow. Remove from fire and add the stock in

small amounts stirring constantly. Return pot to fire, allow to

bubble, then add the meat, vegetables, seasoning and simmer over

very slow fire for about 1 hour. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.