Old Fashion Beef Stew

• 1 lb lean stewing beef, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 cups carrots, sliced (I use baby carrots & slice in 1/2)
• 2 cups small red potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh sliced green beans (slice into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• salt & pepper

1. Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.
2. In large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes.
3. Remove and place on plate.
4. Add onions and mushrooms to drippings; saute for 6 minutes.
5. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute;.
6. Pour off fat and then return beef to pot.
7. Stir in tomatoe paste and broth.
8. Add enough water to cover meat; bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
10. Skim off foam.
11. Add carrots, potatoes, and beans; Cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.
12. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew.
13. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute.
14. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

lean stewing beef, flour, vegetable oil, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, carrots, red potatoes, green beans, cornstarch, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/old-fashion-beef-stew-223773 (may not work)