Favorite Beef Stew

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Favorite Beef Stew
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients:
1-1/2
pounds beef for stew, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

3
tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
teaspoon salt

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

2
tablespoons vegetable oil

1
cup Beef Stock (recipe follows) or canned beef broth

1
can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, cut-up, undrained

1
clove garlic, minced

1
bay leaf

1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4
teaspoon dried basil

2
potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1
cup frozen pearl onions

2
carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2
stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Onion rings and fresh herb leaves for garnish



Preparation:
1.
Place meat in large bowl; sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat. Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat; brown, stirring frequently.

2.
Add Beef Stock, tomatoes with juice, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire, thyme and basil; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3.
Increase heat to medium. Add potatoes, onions, carrots and celery; heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.

4.
Ladle into bowls. Garnish, if desired.





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