Saucy beef stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsStewing beef, cubed
¼cupFlour (all purpose)
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
2cupsBeef stock
½cupDry red wine
1canTomatoes 14oz drained
5Carrots, sliced
2Onions, sliced
cupMushrooms, sliced (1/4 lb)
½teaspoonRosemary, crushed and dried

Directions

In a bag, toss beef with flour, salt and pepper. Arange beef on a baking sheet; bake in 500 F (260 C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile in a large Dutch oven, combine beef-stock, wine, carrots, onions mushrooms and rosemary, breaking up tomatoes with a fork; bring to the boil. Add browned beef; bake in 300 F (150 C) oven for 2 hours or until beef is tender.