Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 4 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 3 stalks celery, thickly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. place the meat in a bowl, sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. transfer meat to pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown meat on all sides.
• fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat, and mix in onion, bay leaf, and tomato sauce. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for an hour or until the meat is tender.
• stir in the potatoes, carrots, and celery. continue cooking over low heat for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender. remove bay leaf before serving.