Beef Stew

Beef Stew

1 1/2 lbs. stew beef from chuck roast

1 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

2 T. oil

1 medium onion chopped

1 celery rib

4 carrots sliced

4 potatoes cubed

4 C. beef broth

1/2 C. corn

1/2 C. peas frozen

Brown stew beef in a dutch oven, in the oil, small batches at a time. Add onion and cook 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper and beef broth. Place in oven at 350°F. for 1 hour. Add peas and corn.

To thicken add 5 T. flour to 1/2 C. water. Add thickening right after peas and corn. Stir to blend. Bake another 15 minutes.

Serves 4 – 6