French Country Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. oil
2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans Del Monte original style stewed tomatoes
1 (13 3/4 fluid oz.) can beef broth
4 medium carrots, pared and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium potatoes, pared and cut in 1-inch chunks
3/4 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard (optional)

Preparation

Combine meat and flour in plastic bag; toss to coat evenly. In 6-quart pot, brown meat in oil.
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Add remaining ingredients, except mustard.
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Blend in mustard.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with warm crusty French bread.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.