Mennonite Stew

Paul Elliott's Note:

This came from a Mennonite recipe book that I puchased at a harvest fair. I vary it from time to time by adding wine or beer to the simmering pot. This stew really tastes great on cold blustery days.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs stewing beef
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 chopped tomato
• 5 medium potatoes (cut up)
• 4 diced carrots
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ diced red pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large pot and brown beef with onions.
2. Sprinkle flour to coat everything and cook 1 minute.
3. Add water and chopped tomato.
4. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
5. Add potatoes, carrots and spices.
6. Simmer an additional hour.
7. Add peas and red pepper and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
8. Serve with fresh bread.