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**Old Fashion Beef Stew**

An ALL-American Favorite on a cold winter's night!! Well worth the work!





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
  
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tsp. tomatoe paste
  
• 2 cups beef broth
  
• 4 cups carrots, sliced (I use baby carrots & slice in 1/2)
  
• 2 cups small red potatoes, thinly sliced
  
• 1 cup fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces)
  
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  
• 1 Tbsp. water
  
• salt & pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.
   
2. In large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes.
   
3. Remove and place on plate.
   
4. Add onions and mushrooms to drippings; saute for 6 minutes.
   
5. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute;
   
6. Pour off fat and then return beef to pot.
   
7. Stir in tomatoe paste and broth.
   
8. Add enough water to cover meat; bring to boil.
   
9. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
   
10. Skim off foam.
    
11. Add carrots, potatoes, and beans; Cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.
    
12. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew.
    
13. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute.
    
14. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
    






Final Comments


Serves 6.