Mom’s Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in bite-size pieces
• 1 /4 tsp salt
• 2 cups of chopped potatoes
• 2 cups of carrots, celery and onions, chopped
• 4 cups of low sodium beef broth

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the meat and salt, cooking for 5 minutes until meat is brown.
3. Remove the meat. Add vegetables to the pan and brown for 5 minutes.
4. Add meat, vegetables and broth to a large pot and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Serve with a tablespoon of cream. (optional)