Beef Stew : Amazing!!!

I found this recipe from a "Whats Cooking" magazine and this has been the BEST stew recipe I have made yet! I changed the recipe to fit my own wants and am so glad I did. I hope you enjoy it like I did!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb stewing beef
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 24  ounces diced tomatoes (not drained)
• 2  lbs potatoes, chopped
• 2  large carrots, sliced
• 1  large zucchini, sliced
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups water
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 2⁄3 cup  sundried tomato & oregano salad dressing
• 1⁄3 cup basil (optional)

Directions

1. Take out a big Pot and put it on an element on Min heat.
2. Mix the flour with the stewing beef and put it in the pot, occasionally stirring.
3. Stir in the can of diced tomatoes.
4. Put the potato's, carrots, zucchini, onion, and garlic in the pot.
5. Proceed to put the 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups water and 2 beef cubes in the pot.
6. Add the Sun-dried tomato & Oregano Dressing and mix ingredients well.
7. You can choose to leave it as is without mixing basil or mix it in last.
8. Cook, occasionally stirring for 4-5 hours, or until thickened.