French Beef Stew

French Beef Stew
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Image © Del Monte Corporation

French Beef Stew

Ingredients

1-1/2	pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4	cup all-purpose flour
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
2	cans (14-1/2 ounces each) DEL MONTE® Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Onion
1	can (14 ounces) beef broth
4	medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2	medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4	teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2	tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)

Prep Time	10 minutes
Cook Time	1 hour

1. Combine meat and flour in large plastic food storage bag; toss to coat evenly.

2. Brown meat in hot oil in 6-quart saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Add all remaining ingredients except mustard. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender.

4. Blend in mustard. Garnish and serve with warm crusty French bread, if desired.

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