Italian Beef Stew

By dpearce

Great Tasting Beef Stew!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup All purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Salt (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 pound Stew meat ; cut into one-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1 cup Red Wine
• 1 26-0z jar Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Sauce
• 1 14-0z. can Beef Broth
• 2 cups Water (optional)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 1/2 pound Red potatoes ; quartered
• 16 ounces Carrot
• 10 ounces Green Beans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine the flour,, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well, then add the beef chunks and toss until beef is evenly coated.

In a large pot heat the oil over high heat.l Add the beef and cook for 7 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned. Stir in the red wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the spaghetti sauce; beef broth, water, bay leaf , potatoes, and carrots; mix well and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours; or until the beef is tender.

Stir in the beans and remaining one teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes and serve.