Summer Stew – Mariposa Ranch

Ingredients

• 2-pounds (2 packages) of Mariposa Ranch Stew Meat
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons EVOO
• 2 & 1/2 tablespoons flour (or flour substitute)
• salt and pepper
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 shallots thinly sliced
• 2 & 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 & 1/2 cups broth
• 2-3 small zucchinis, chopped
• 1-2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 1-2 red bell peppers, chopped
• chopped fresh basil for garnish
• grated parmesan cheese for garnish