Ingredients:

2 lbs Lean Beef Stew Meat

1 tbsp. pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups beef stock

1 packet dry onion soup mix

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup water

4 tbsp. butter, melted

4 tbsp. flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300.

2. Trim stew meat as needed and season with pepper and salt.

3. In a large, oven-safe pot with a lid, heat olive oil over medium heat.

4. Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

5. Add in seasoned beef and brown on all sides, about 7-8 minutes.

6. In a medium bowl combine beef stock, onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce.

7. Pour beef stock mix over browned beef and stir to combine.

8. Cover pot and place in oven and cook for 2-3 hours, or until meat is tender and almost falling apart.

9. Remove pot from oven and using a slotted spoon remove beef and place on a plate, set aside.

10. Add water to remaining juice in the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

11. In a small bowl combine butter and flour until smooth.

12. Whisk butter into sauce and bring to a low boil, allowing sauce to thicken.

13. Once gravy is thick add beef back in and stir to coat.

14. Serve immediately or keep warm on low heat until ready.

Bon Appetit!