Herbed Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 lb. stew beef
1/4 c. olive oil
1 can (32 oz.) plum tomatoes
1 2/3 c. beef broth
1/2 c. red wine
1 Tbsp. garlic
1 tsp. each: basil, rosemary, oregano and thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lb. carrots
12 oz. mushrooms
12 oz. green beans
4 large celery stalks
1/2 c. parsley

Preparation

Heat oil.
Cover stew beef with flour and add to oil.
Brown over medium-high heat.
Stir in tomatoes, broth, wine, garlic, salt, herbs, pepper and bay leaves.
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, covered.
Add vegetables and cook one hour longer.