French Beef Stew

recipe

• Step 1
  Add the meat, vegetable broth & a splash of water to a pot. Cook according to the butcher's recommendation for your size of roast.
• Step 2
  Peel & cut the onion into wedges.
• Step 3
  Peel & cut the carrots into large slices.
• Step 4
  Peel & cut the potato into large chunks.
• Step 5
  Trim & thoroughly wash the leek. Then cut into thick slices.
• Step 6
  Skim the foam off the top of the broth as the chuck roast cooks. Add more water or broth, if needed.
• Step 7
  A half hour before the beef is done, add all the veggies, parsley, thyme & bay leaf to the pot. Stir together. Cook for another 30 min, or until the veggies are fork-tender.
• Step 8
  Serve the meat & veggie stew piping hot. Enjoy!