Ingredients for - Savory Vegetable Beef Stew

1. Beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 pounds
2. Italian salad dressing ⅓ cup
3. Water 2 cups
4. Diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5 ounce) can
5. Condensed beef broth 1 (10.5 ounce) can
6. Tomato sauce 1 (8 ounce) can
7. Beef bouillon granules 2 teaspoons
8. Bay leaf 1
9. Garlic, minced 1 clove
10. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
11. Salt 1 teaspoon
12. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
13. Potatoes, quartered 6 small
14. Carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 6
15. Green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1
16. Onion, chopped 1
17. All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons
18. Cold water 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Savory Vegetable Beef Stew

1 . Stage

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir beef and Italian Dressing in the hot pot until meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

2 . Stage

Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion to the pot; cover and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

3 . Stage

Combine flour and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into stew and bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.