Beef Stew

By á-5981

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs stew meat cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 T vegetable oil
• 3 quarts water
• 2-15 oz tomato sauce
• 1/4 c beef bouillan granules
• 1 t salt
• 3 1/2 lbs potatoes cubed
• 4 medium carrots sliced
• 3 celery ribs sliced
• 2 medium onions chopped coarsely
• 3/4 c flour
• 1 1/2 c cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In soup kettle, brown beef in oil and drain. Stir in water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a booil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer fore 1 1/2 hours until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick.