1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 McCormick Bay Leaf
1 tablespoon McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Marjoram Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Parsley Flakes
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Tarragon Leaves
2 cups beef broth
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 medium-size potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 small onions
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour


Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan and brown cubes on all sides over high heat.

Add seasonings and beef broth. Stir well and heat to boil. Cover, reduce heat to very low, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. (Be sure surface of liquid does not bubble.)

Add carrots, potatoes, and onions to stew. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Add additional water as necessary.

Remove meat and vegetables with slotted spoon. Place in serving dish and keep warm. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Place flour in small dish. Add 1 tablespoon water and stir until smooth. Stir into juices remaining in pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, just until thickened. Pour gravy over meat and vegetables.

Makes 10 servings, 1 cup each

This recipe created by McCormick, Inc.