Beef Stew

Original recipe from Once Upon a Chef.

Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 c diced steak, cooked or raw
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c flour
• 1 c celery, chopped (~4 ribs)
• 1 c carrots, chopped (~4 large)
• 4 c potatoes, chopped (~3 lb)
• 4-6 c broth (or water + 1-2 T beef bouillon)
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 t paprika
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm oil. Saute vegetables and steak. If raw, saute until steak is browned. Mix in flour, then add tomatoes and 2-4 c water and mix until well combined. Simmer 1 hour.
2. Add remaining ingredients, simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are soft. Remove bay leaf.
3. Serve hot with crusty bread.