OVEN STEW ITALIANO

OVEN STEW ITALIANO

• 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. lean stewing beef
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbls. cooking oil
• 8 carrots, sliced or diced
• 5 potatoes, pared and diced
• 1 pkg. onion soup mix
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 2 ( 6 oz. ) cans tomato paste
• 4 cups water

Coat beef with flour, toss with oil in a 3 qt casserole.  Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.  Stir once.  Combine remaining ingredients, add to meat and mix well.  Cover them bake for 2 hrs. or until meat is tender.  The 2 hr. baking time is at 375 degrees.  Serves 5 or 6

Here is a beautiful Dutch Oven to cook your Oven Stew Italiano.