French Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound scubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• tablespoon svegetable oil
• (14.5 ounce) can sItalian-style diced tomatoes
• (14 ounce) can beef broth
• carrots, chopped
• potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• tablespoon sDijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine beef and flour in a large resealable plastic bag and toss to coat evenly.
2. In a 6 quart saucepan, brown beef in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender. Blend in mustard and serve.