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French Country Beef Stew

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 lbs of stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cups beef stock
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 lb red skinned potatoes, quartered, skin on
1 lb of Asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 pound of button mushrooms, halved
2 tbs flour
2 tbs of olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
extra water if needed

 

  • Add olive oil and beef to a large sauce pan or stock pot. Using medium high heat brown the beef all over.
  • Add the flour and stir to coat the meat.
  • Gradually add the beef stock while stirring. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer until tender.
  • Add the mushrooms, peas and asparagus and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add more water or stock to cover if necessary.

Servings

4

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

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    Skill Level

    Easy