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.
