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Classic Beef Stew

Mmm, classic beef stew! What could be more inviting?
Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 3 hours 45 min
Makes: 4 servings
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1tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening
1lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3cups water
1/2teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon pepper
2medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1large unpeeled potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1teaspoon salt
1dried bay leaf
1/2cup cold water
2tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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Total Time: 3 hours 40 min
1.In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
2.Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
3.Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
4.In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Time Saver
To save time, use a 1-pound bag of Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables instead of the carrots, potato, bell pepper, celery and onion. There's no need to thaw the vegetables; just stir them into the beef mixture in step 4.
Did You Know
Browning the beef first helps develop the flavor of the stew.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 17g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 980mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 4g); Protein 24Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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