Hearty and Delicious Oven Stew II

This hearty and delicious oven stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. Packed with tender meat, vegetables, and flavorful broth, this stew will warm your soul and leave you satisfied. The best part is that it's easy to make in the oven!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic, stirring to create a roux.
6. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring until the broth thickens.
7. Stir in the diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
8. Add the browned beef back to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Cover the pot with a lid and place in the preheated oven.
10. Bake for 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
11. Serve the oven stew hot with crusty bread for dipping.

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