Ingredients

1/4 C. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean stewing beef
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1-1/4 C. water
1 package onion soup mix
1 bay leaf
4 small potatoes, cut in wedges
3 small onions, cut in wedges
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 C. sliced mushrooms

Cooking Instructions

Combine flour and seasonings in a plastic bag. rim and discard all visible fat from beef. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Lightly toss in seasoned flour: reserve excess flour. Pour oil into a 6-C. ovenproof casserole dish. Stir in floured meat. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F. 30 minutes, stirring once. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Combine water, soup mix, reserved flour, and bay leaf; pour over meat. Bake, covered, for 1 hour, stirring once. Add potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and an additional 1/4 C. water, if needed. Bake, covered, another 45 minutes, or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf when serving.
 
 
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