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.
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