Recipe for the day ~ Irish Beef Stew

Irish Beef Stew

(Courtesy of Kraft Foods)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef round steak, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces

2 Tbspn flour

2 Tbspn oil

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth

1 can (14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes

1 envelope (.08 oz) Good Seasons Garlic & Herb dressing mix

1 lb red potatoes (about 3) cut into 3/4 inch chunks

3 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

4 cups hot cooked noodles

Directions:

Cook meat with flour

Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat

Add meat and onion;  cook and stir 5-8 minutes or until meat is evenly browned

Stir in broth, tomatoes and dressing mix

Cover, simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

Add potatoes and carrots;  simmer, covered for about 45 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, uncovering after 30 minutes and stirring occasionally

Serve over hot cooked noodles