old fashioned beef stew

Ingredients : 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt (optional) 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1-1/2 lb. stewing beef, cut into (4 cm) cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 1 cup red wine (or additional beef stock) 3 tbsp. tomato paste 3 cups low-sodium beef stock 5 carrots 2 stalks celery 1-1/2 lb. potatoes 12 oz. green beans 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Cooking Procedures : Combine flour, salt (if using) and pepper in a heavy plastic bag.  In batches, add beef to flour mixture and […] Read more »