EASY OVEN BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW


ingredients

1 1/2 pound beef round
1/2 cup flour
6 small onions
2 large potatoes - chunks
3 large carrots - chunks
3 cloves garlic - minced
2 cups diced turnip
3 cups water
1 1/4 cup beef stock
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind (optional)

preparation

Remove all visible fat from beef; cut beef into 1 inch cubes. In large casserole, toss beef with flour. Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, turnip, water, beef stock, tomato sauce, thyme, oregano, pepper, bay leaf, and orange rind. Stir to mix. Bake uncovered in 325 degree oven for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve.