Janet’s Five and Dine sponsored by F&L Market

CLASSIC HOMEMADE BEEF STEW

F&L Market has stew beef for $3.99. Take a couple of pounds to make enough stew for supper for the family and leftovers for your lunch this week.

Ingredients:

• 1½ – 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ⅓ cup flour
• ½ tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, diced into large chunks
• ½ cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 cups beef broth, homemade or low sodium
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 3 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by tossing your stew beef with flour salt and pepper and browning in a dutch oven.
2. After browning, place the beef into a crock pot and put the remaining ingredients except potatoes.
3. Allow to cook on low for 3 hours then put in potatoes and cook for an additional 3. Beef should be tender and vegetables done but not falling apart.