Easy Beef Stew

• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) packagemccormick beef stew seasoning
• 2 lbs stew beef chunks (I buy a chuck roast and cube my own)
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can Veg-All or 1 (15 ounce) canother mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1. Follow directions on spice packet, using the liquid from the can of tomatoes with water to equal 3 cups liquid that the seasoning packet calls for.
2. Cook in large pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat 1 hour minimum.
3. (If you didn't tenderize the meat, you may want to cook it a half hour or so longer.
4. ).
5. Turn up heat and thicken with 1-3 T flour if necessary.
6. Stir in drained can of Veg-All and drained can of mushrooms immediately before serving.

beef stew seasoning, beef, italianstyle diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, mushroom stems

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-beef-stew-145487 (may not work)