Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 lb. fat trimmed boneless beef chuck, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 (35 oz.) can tomatoes in juice
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. each: dried basil, rosemary, oregano and thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper and 2 (1 1/2-inch) long bay leaves
  • 1 lb. carrots, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
  • 12 oz. small mushrooms, halved
  • 12 oz. fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces
  • 4 large ribs celery, diced
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
  • sprigs of fresh herbs (for garnish)

Method

  • Mix flour and salt.
  • Coat meat.
  • Shake off excess.
  • Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
  • Brown \beef in 2 or 3 batches.
  • Return all meat to pot.
  • Stir in tomatoes, broth, garlic, herbs, pepper and bay leaves.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover. Simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring 3 or 4 times.
  • Add carrots, mushrooms, green beans, celery and parsley.
  • Cover and simmer 45 minutes longer, stirring once or twice until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Makes 12 cups (8 servings).