Joe's Beef Stew

• 1-1/4 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1-1/2 tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 3/4 tsp. chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 md. onion
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (10-1/2 oz.) condensed beef broth
• 1 can water
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 4 md. potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 md. carrots, peeled and sliced

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven.
2. Toss beef in mixture of flour, salt and pepper.
3. Brown well on all sides in the hot oil.
4. Add chili powder, garlic and onion.
5. Saute lightly.
6. Add beef broth, water and oregano.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Cover.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring from time to time.
10. Add vegetables.
11. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until meat is tender.

beef chuck, oil, flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic, onion, green pepper, condensed beef broth, water, oregano, potatoes, carrots

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6348 (may not work)