Beef Stew

1 1/2 lbs stew meat (you may need to chop your meat a little for smaller pieces)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 Tbsp butter
3 potatoes, washed and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cans beef broth + 1 can water
1/4 C. flour
Salt & pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1-2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried parsley

1.  Heat butter in large pot on medium heat.  Add meat and brown on all sides.  Add onion, garlic, carrots and potatoes and cook until garlic begins to brown.
2.  Add broth, water, flour and seasonings and bring to a boil.  Add tomato, cover and reduce heat to medium-low.  Let simmer for about a hour, stirring occasionally, until meat is cooked, veggies are tender and stew has thickened slightly.  Remove bay leaves, serve and enjoy!

-You can add 1/2 C. frozen peas or 2 chopped green onions if you would like a little green in your stew.