A Cookie Cutter Diva's Life

making this tonight for dinner as we speak! I actually wound up doubling the recipe just in case :)

6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours10 105 115 Ingredients
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
2 bay leaves
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups quartered peeled small onions
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold water

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Add the water, tomato paste, bouillon, 1-1/2 teaspoons basil, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
Add the potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, salt, and the remaining flour, basil, thyme and garlic powder. Add cold water; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 6 servings.

it's truely amazing to watch your kid go from holding a crayon, to scribbles to what they become artist wise! Brooklyn has gotten so much better over the last few months! She's 4 1/2 now and drew this last night!

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