Savory Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 500 degrees.
2. 2
   Place flour in a zip lock baggie and put beef cubes in bag.
3. 3
   Close and shake to cover all beef cubes with flour.
4. 4
   Place floured cubes in an oven-proof pan sprayed with cooking spray.
5. 5
   Cook in 500 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until browned.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and let cool on stovetop for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Gradually add broth & wine to pan and stir to loosen browned bits.
8. 8
   Add onion celery, & bay leaf.
9. 9
   Cook covered on medium low heat for about 1 hour until beef is tender.
10. 10
    Add carrots,turnips, cleaned mushrooms and cubed potatoes.
11. 11
    Cook 20 - 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
12. 12
    Add more broth if mixture becomes too dry.