French Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.

In a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.

Blend in mustard and serve.