Comfort Beef Stew | Arctic Gardens

Ingredients

• 1 bag (675 g) Arctic Gardens Oriental Style vegetables
• 2-1/2 lb (1.125 kg) lean boneless stewing beef (chuck recommended)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed dried thyme
• 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed dried marjoram
• 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced beef broth or water
• 8 small potatoes (about 1 lb/450 g)
• 1 can (28 oz / 796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp (30 mL) dried