Easy Homemade Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
750 g stewing beef
50 mL all-purpose flour
6 small onions
2 large potatoes,large cubes
3 large carrots, large cubes
3 cloves of garlic, minced
500 mL diced turnips
750 mL water
300 mL fresh or canned beef stock
1 can tomato sauce
5 mL dried thyme
2 mL dried oregano
1 mL freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
2 mL grated orange peel (optional)
PREPARATION
STEP 1
Trim all visible fat from beef; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
STEP 2
In large saucepan or casserole dish, coat beef with flour.
STEP 3
Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, turnips, water, beef broth, tomato sauce, thyme, oregano, pepper, bay leaf and orange peel; mix thoroughly.
STEP 4
Cover and bake at 160°C (325°F) for 3 hours; stir occasionally.
STEP 5
Remove bay leaf.