French Country-Style Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. oil
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Del Monte tomatoes
1 (13 oz.) can beef broth
4 to 6 carrots (1-inch chunks)
2 to 4 potatoes (1-inch chunks)
3/4 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Preparation

Combine meat and flour in a plastic bag.
Toss to coat evenly. In a 6 quart pot, brown meat in oil.
Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Add remaining ingredients except mustard. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Stir occasionally.
Blend in mustard.
If too thin, add a little Wondra flour to thicken.
Serve over rice.