The Best Browned Beef Stew -- --Ever

By Edoo

I originally found this recipe at Recipe Goldmine but have added and subtracted after trial and error. The original recipe called for a 10 oz pkg of frozen peas to be added during the last 15 minutes of cooking. I usually add a little rosemary and cayenne. Can add the spices you wish. This is very good!

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1/2 lb cubed beef stew meat
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 carrot, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, with a few minced leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 pinch thyme
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 onions, diced

Preparation

Step 1

1 Put flour, salt and pepper in a large ziploc bag. 2 Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven. 3 Place meat in bag with the flour and shake until well coated. 4 Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and stir until slightly browned, Add remaining flour from the bag and the finely chopped onion. 5 Stir until well browned. 6 Add finely chopped carrot and next 4 ingredients. 7 Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours (stirring every 15 minutes). 8 Add diced potatoes, carrots, and onions, cook for another 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.