Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      paprika
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/4  pounds        lean stewing beef
   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
   1 1/4  cups          water
   1      package       onion soup mix
   1                    bay leaf
   4      small         potatoes -- cut in wedges
   3      small         onions -- cut in wedges
   1      medium        carrot -- sliced
   2      cups          sliced mushrooms

Preparation:

Combine flour and seasonings in a plastic bag. Trim and discard all visible fat from the beef. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes; lightly toss in seasoned flour: reserve excess flour. Pour oil into a 6-cup oven-proof casserole dish; stir in floured meat. Bake, uncovered, at 450øF. for 30 minutes, stirring once. Reduce oven temperature to 350øF. Combine water, soup mix, reserved flour, and bay leaf; pour over meat. Bake, covered, for 1 hour; stirring once. Add potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms and an additional 1/4 cup water if needed. Bake, covered, for about another 45 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Discard the bay leaf. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 2 1/4 hours

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 254 Carbohydrate: 27 g Protein: 22 g Fat: 6 g Saturated fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 48 mg Dietary fiber: 3.5 g Sodium: 367 mg Serving size: 1 1/3 cups