gradma's beef stew

50 mL (1/4 c.) Western Family All-Purpose Flour
2 mL (1/2 tsp.) salt
2 mL (1/2 tsp.) pepper
750g (1 1/2 lb.) stewing beef, cubed
25 mL (2 tbsp.) vegetable oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (10 fl. oz./284 mL) Beef Broth
15 mL (1 tbsp.) Worcestershire Sauce
2 mL (1/2 tsp.) thyme
2 bay leaves
500 mL (2 c.) tomato juice
500 mL (2 c.) water
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 turnip, peeled and cubed
3 celery stalks, 1" pieces
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
flour and water for thickening

1. In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Drop beef into bag and shake to dredge cubes.

2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add meat, onions and garlic and brown.

3. Add all other ingredients except the vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 to 2 hours or until tender.

4. Add raw vegetables. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender. About 1 hour. Remove bay leaves. Thicken with flour and water.

Serves 6

Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories: 566kcal, Protein: 36g, Carbohydrate: 37g, Fiber: 5g, Fat: 32g

	Enjoy this warm, hearty meal that is chock full of iron. Turnips are also a low-calorie source of fiber.