Classic French Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 0.25 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
• 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine beef and flour, then toss to ensure an even coating.
2. Brown the beef in hot vegetable oil in a 6-quart saucepan. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
3. Incorporate diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef reaches tenderness. Stir in mustard before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 343 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 491 mg
• Protein Content: 19 g
• Cholesterol Content: 57 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g