French Country Beef Stew

Name: French Country Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
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

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.