Non-Traditional Easy Beef Stew

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 lb stewing beef, cubed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp onion salt
• 1 tbsp paprika
• pinch black pepper
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl.
2. Dredge the cubed stewing beef in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated.
3. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the chicken broth, water, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour until the beef starts to tenderize.
6. Add the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, cubed turnip, chopped onions, diced celery, and a bay leaf for extra flavor.
7. Cover and simmer for another 45-60 minutes, until vegetables and beef are tender.
8. Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas and cook for 5-10 minutes more until heated through; discard bay leaf before serving.