Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe

Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.

Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Add the carrots potatoes rosemary thyme bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer covered for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)

Finally add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.