Oven Beef Stew

Amstad Produce, Inc.


		Oven Beef Stew

Ingredients

	1/4 cup flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	1 1/2 lbs stew meat
	1 medium onion, chopped
	3 garlic cloves, minced
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	3 cups beef broth
	1 can (14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes, cut up
	3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
	3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
	3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
	1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Save any remaining flour mixture.

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic in oil over medium high heat until meat is browned.

Stir in the reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, tomatoes and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 1/4 hours.

Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6