Southern Beef Stew

We have been making this Southern Beef Stew for about 40 years. It has always been a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour for dredging meat
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1 carrot sliced
• 1 whole onion diced into large pieces
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 4-5 large potatoes diced into large pieces

Directions :

1. Dredge pieces of beef in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet.
3. Brown beef on all sides.
4. Place beef in a Dutch oven and add enough water to barely cover meat.
5. Bring to a boil then lower heat to low and simmer covered at least 2 hours or until tender.
6. Add carrot, onion, peas and potatoes.
7. Add enough water to barely cover vegetables.
8. Cook until vegetables are tender.
9. At this point I remove the lid and let it simmer a few minutes
10. longer or until it starts to thicken.
11. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.
12. This is good served with hot biscuits and homemade apple sauce.