French Country Beef Stew

This came from www.delmonte.com , and I think it is good !!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 -2  lb stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 4 -5  medium carrots, pared, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 2 -3  medium potatoes, pared, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine meat and flour in plastic bag; toss to coat evenly.
2. Brown meat in oil in 6-quart pot. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except mustard.
4. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender. Blend in mustard.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with warm crusty French bread, if desired.