Recipe: Irish Beef Stew

Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. oil
1-1/2 lb. trimmed boneless beef round steak or brisket, cut into bite sized pieces
2 Tbsp. flour
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 quarts beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes
2 envelope Garlic & Herb Salad Dressing Mix (make your own)
6 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 pieces


Directions

Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot on medium-high heat. Coat meat with flour. Add to saucepot with onion; cook and stir on medium heat until browned. Stir in broth, tomatoes and salad dressing mix. Bring to boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add potatoes and carrots; cover. Simmer an additional 30 minutes. Remove cover; simmer 15 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
Serve over noodles.