Recipe(tried): Beef Stew

Susan,IL (2:25:40 PM) :

Beef Stew
Serving Size : 4

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt
black pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 whole celery stalks -- diced
4 whole parsley sprigs -- chopped
1 whole garlic cloves -- minced
1 whole bay leaf
2 cups canned tomatoes
4 cups beef bouillon
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 whole carrots -- peeled & quartered
3 whole potatoes -- peeled & quartered
12 whole small white boiling onions -- peeled

Season flour with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge meat in flour. In a large soup kettle, brown meat in hot olive oil. Add sugar, celery, parsley, garlic, bay leaf, tomatoes, bouillon, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer one hour. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, or herbs of your choice, if desired. Add carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender. Add onions and simmer until onions are tender.