Easy Oven Beef & Vegetable Stew

By Tiller

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. stewing beef,
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour,
• 6 small onions; sliced,
• 3 cups broccoli,
• 2 medium carrots;
• peeled and cut into chunks,
• 3 cloves minced garlic,
• 1 cup diced parsnip,
• 3 cups water,
• 1-1/4 cups low sodium beef broth,
• 1 large can tomatoes,
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• , 1 tsp. dried oregano,
• Salt and pepper to taste,
• 1 bay leaf.

Preparation

Step 1

* Remove all visible fat from beef; cut beef into 1 inch cubes. In large casserole or Dutch oven, toss beef with flour. Add broccoli onions, carrots, garlic, parsnip, water, beef broth, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and bay leaf; stir to mix. Bake, covered, in 325 F oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.