Yields 6-7

Beef Stew For The Soul

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pounds beef chuck, round steak, or stew meat cut in cubes
• 1/3 cup flour divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp. oil (olive oil)
• 7 cups beef broth or bouillon cube equivalent
• 4 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
• 8 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp. browning and seasoning sauce (Kitchen Bouquet)
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• ½ cup bell pepper chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1
2. In a large bowl, Sprinkle meat with half of the 1/3 flour and toss to coat evenly.
3. Step 2
4. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add, onions, sauté until translucent. Add meat, celery, bell pepper, salt and black pepper and the remainder of the 1/3 cup of flour, stir and cook until meat has browned. You may have to drizzle a little oil while browning the meat. If needed, pour a small amount of beef broth into the pot to de-glaze. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
5. Step 3
6. Add the carrots and the potatoes to the stew (add more water if needed.). Simmer covered for 1 hour or until potatoes and carrots are cooked thoroughly.
7. Step 4
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water until the mixture is smooth. Add slowly to the stew stirring constantly. Continue cooking uncovered until meat is tender.
9. Step 5
10. Optional Method - After browning the meat, onions, celery and bell pepper, place all ingredients in a crock-pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.