BEEF AND VEGGIE STEW

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, leek, celei^ and garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes, without browning.
• Add the mushrooms and simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from the pan.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan over high heat. Add the beef and brown all over, 10 minutes.
• Stir the flour in well. Return the vegetables to the pan and add the thyme, stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer until tender, about 2 hours. Add the potatoes to the pan after about 1 hour. Serve hot.