Freda Forsythe says browning the meat before adding the other ingredients helps bring out the beef's natural flavors.
She prefers using chuck roast in her stew.
Instructions
Cut beef into 1-inch cubes and trim fat. Coat with flour.
Put oil into a large cast iron pot, place over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Add 4 cups water and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until tender.
Cut carrots and celery into 2-inch lengths. Peel potatoes; cut potatoes and onions into eighths. Cut bell peppers into 1-inch pieces. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, onions and bell peppers to beef mixture; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Combine 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons water, stirring well; stir into stew. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly.
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