Old Fashioned Beef Stew

By MelanieAnn

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped turnip (optional)
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (optional) I love tomato so I add it.

Details

Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot. Add beef and flour, stirring to coat beef; brown.
Add water, broth, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.

Stir in potatoes, carrots (or turnips), and rosemary. Simmer 1-2 hours.
Add corn, green beans, and simmer for 30 minutes longer.