Beef Stew

Beef Stew
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 10 small potatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup mushrooms, cut in quarters
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp each dried rosemary & thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 heaping tablespoon flour

Directions

1. Season the flour with a few pinches of salt and pepper, then toss the meat cubes in it. Shake off the extra flour and fry in olive oil in a nonstick pot or dutch oven over medium high heat until brown on all sides. Do this in batches of 3 or 4 so the pot doesn't cool down too much or the meat will boil instead of brown.
2. Once the meat is browned, add the onion and fry for a few minutes until golden.
3. Add all other ingredients and add enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a simmer on high heat then reduce to medium low and simmer about 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender.
4. Take 1/2 cup of water and stir in 1 tablespoon of flour until there are no lumps. Add to simmering stew and cook until thickened. If you like your stew thicker, add more flour.