Camper's Stew with Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 1/2 pounds boneless Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons flour, divided
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 Beef bouillon cubes or equivalent base, divided
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 14-1/2 to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups), including juice
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves, crushed
* 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
* 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
* 1 medium Onion, sliced
* 3 cups hot cooked rice
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== Directions ==
Sprinkle Beef with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon flour. Cook Beef in oil over high heat in large heavy saucepan. Pour off fat. 
 
Add bouillon cubes, water, tomatoes, garlic, thyme and marjoram. Cover; simmer 1 hour. Add carrots, celery and Onion. Simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. 
 
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons water; add to stew. Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly. Serve stew over fluffy rice. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 
 
 
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== See also ==
Category:American Soups
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Marjoram Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes