Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled,diced
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut up bite sized
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Place diced potatoes and sliced carrots in a large microwave safe bowl, cover and cook in microwave for six minutes until potatoes are partially cooked.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Place flour in a gallon sized plastic bag and coat meat.
  • Brown meat in skillet.
  • (Remaining flour in bag will be used as thickener) Put potatoes and meat in crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Add flour from bag along with enough to make 1/3 of a cup of flour.
  • Stir well and let simmer on low for 4 hours.
  • If not to desired thickness you may remove cover and turn to high, stir every so often.
  • Or add more flour or some cornstarch dissolved in a little water.