Quick Beef Stew

Ingredients

½ lb.	Beef stew meat, 1" pieces
2 Tbsp.	Flour
2 Tbsp.	Cooking oil
2 cups	Water, cold
2 pkgs. (.87 oz.)	Brown gravy mix,
1 tsp.	Worchestershire sauce
1 ea.	Bay leaf
16 oz.	Stew Vegetables

Directions

1. Place beef and flour in a plastic bac and shake to coat meat.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add water, gravy mix, worchestershire sauce, and bay leaf and stir.
4. Add frozen vegetables and heat to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yield:4 servings