OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Ingredients :

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 cups water

2 cups beef broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups cubed potatoes

2 cups chopped carrots

1 teaspoons dried rosemary

1 cup fresh corn kernels

1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup chopped turnip (optional)

2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (optional) I love tomato so I add it.

Instructions :

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

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

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

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