Beef stew, ro*tel style

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1poundsBeef stew meat, cubed
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
3cupsVegetable juice cocktail
1canRO*TEL Whole Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz)
½cupChopped onion
2Beef bouillon cubes
2Garlic cloves, minced
½teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonDried thyme
cupCubed, peeled potatoes
2cupsSliced carrots
1cupSliced celery

Directions

Place flour in a food storage bag; add meat cubes a few at a time, shake to coat. In a large Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Stir in juice, RO*TEL, onion, bouillon, garlic, basil and thyme. Heat to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 to 1¼ hours. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover and simmer an additional 45 minutes or until tender.