Browned Beef Stew

While not everyone in my family loves soup I am pretty sure that this is one they all like. Especially when it is really cold outside. Mix it up with a green salad and some warm rolls or breadstick for a great winter meal.

Even though I buy the leanest meat that I can find I usually trim it up even more and then cut the pieces into smaller sizes (I think I originally started doing this when my kids were little and needed smaller bites) so that you can get a bite of the meat with every spoonful.

Browned Beef Stew

2 lbs lean stew meat
2-3 carrots, sliced round
2-3 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion chopped
2-3 potatoes cubed
2 qts. water & 4 t. beef boullion or
64 oz beef broth
2 T. olive oil
flour

Cut any fat off the meat and dredge in the flour. (Save remaining flour.) In large heavy pan add oil and brown meat. Add water or beef broth to meat. Add vegetables, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until tender, on low heat. Just before serving add left over flour to thicken.