Beef Stew

By á-5981

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/3 c flour
• 3 T oil
• 1 (28oz) can italian style stewed tomatoes undrained
• 1 (14.5oz) can beef broth
• 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/2 t dried thyme leaves
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 c carrots cut into 1 inch thick slices

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the beef in flour. Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Heat until hot. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes or until browned; turning occasionally. Add tomatoes, broth, onion, pepper, and thyme; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until beef is just tender. Add the potatoes and carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 45 minutes or till beef and vegetables are tender.