Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Put small amount of flour, salt and pepper into plastic bag. Add beef and shake well to coat on all surfaces.
2. 2
   Brown in hot oil in frying pan.
3. 3
   Stir to sear all sides.
4. 4
   Remove from oil.
5. 5
   (Can put onto paper towel and pat gently to remove oil.)
6. 6
   Put into large ovenproof casserole. Put into preheated 400° oven for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir once or twice.
8. 8
   Add carrots and potatoes.
9. 9
   Combine soup mix, water, tomato paste and brown sugar.
10. 10
    Pour liquid over all.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to 350°.
12. 12
    Cover; cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
13. 13
    Add green beans for last 15 minutes if desired.