Winter Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb cubed stew beef
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 6 white potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 oz sliced shitake mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 can dark beer (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 can (15 oz.) Libby's Mixed Vegetables, drained