INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening
1 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large unpeeled potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch piece
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS:
In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except for cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
In a tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350, Total Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1/2g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 980mg, Potassium: 980mg, Total Carbohydrate: 24g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 24g
10 SP per serving