French Beef Stew

Thyme and Dijon mustard make this a tangy stew. It is made with plenty of vegetables - carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes.

• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.

Step 2

In a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 3

Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.

Step 4

Blend in mustard and serve.