Ranch Beef Stew

• 1 lb lean beef, trimed, bite size
• 3 cups water
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 12 white pearl onions, canned
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Place meat in 1 quart baking dish.
2. Brown in slow oven at 325F for 45 min, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 1 cup of water to dish.
4. Cover, bake for 1 hr or until meat is tender.
5. Meanwhile, cook carrots in remaining 2 cups water.
6. When partially cooked, add potatoes and cook until all tender.
7. Add onions and peas.
8. Put vegetables into beef dish.
9. Thicken liquid from vegs. with flour if desired.
10. Add worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to liquid.
11. Pour over meat and vegs.
12. Cover and return to oven for 20 minute.

lean beef, water, carrots, potatoes, white pearl onions, frozen peas, whole wheat flour, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ranch-beef-stew-7880 (may not work)