Beef Stew

Name: Beef Stew
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut in small pieces; 4 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 lb. chuck, cut in chunks; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 c. beef broth; 1 bay leaf (optional); 1 pinch thyme; 4 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut in small pieces
4 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. chuck, cut in chunks
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. beef broth
1 bay leaf (optional)
1 pinch thyme
4 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Directions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until light brown. Combine flour and pepper in a bowl.
2

Dip meat in this mixture to coat.
3

Brown in the bacon fat, turning often.
4

Add a little vegetable oil, if necessary.
5

Add onion and garlic; cook until brown.
6

Add tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf and thyme.
7

Cover and cook slowly for about 1 1/2 hours.
8

Add carrots, celery and potatoes; cook, covered, another 1/2 hour or until vegetables are tender.