Beef Stew I

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup instant rice

Directions

Heat oil in large pot. Add beef and flour, stirring to coat beef; brown.

Add water, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.

Stir in potatoes, carrots (or turnips), browning sauce, and rosemary. Simmer 1-2 hours.

Add corn, green beans, and rice; simmer for 30 minutes longer.