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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