J.R. Watkins Old Time Beef Stew

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a dutch-oven thoroughly brown meat in hot oil.

Step 2

Add water and the next 10 ingredients.

Step 3

Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove bay leaves; add vegetables. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Remove vegetables and meat from kettle; keep warm.

Step 6

Skim fat from liquid and measure out 2 cups liquid, adding water if necessary.

Step 7

Combine beef soup base, 1/4 cup water and flour until smooth.

Step 8

Stir slowly into hot liquid. Cook and stir until bubbly (3 minutes).

Step 9

Pour gravy over meat and vegetables.