Baby, it's {NoT} Cold in here...

Those days that I am home all day {rare but a treat when it happens}. I love when the house smells of "good" food cooking in the crock pot or Dutch oven. I have tried MANY beef stews but this is one of my favorite recipes and so VeRy EaSy!

Get yourself a dutch oven....{if you don't have one-put it on your Christmas list}

In a large dutch oven (or you could do this in the crockpot), toss 2 lbs of beef (cubed),

1 pkg of baby carrots, 1 lb of small red potatoes (halved),1 chopped onion,

1 leek, 2 Tbs of flour, 1 pkg of 1.5 oz beef stew seasoning mix (i like McCormick)

and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.

Stir in 1 cup of dry red wine and 1 cup of water.

Cook at 300 in oven for 4.5 hours in the oven.

(If using a crockpot -cook on high 4.5 hours or until meat and veggies are tender).

I serve with fluffy biscuits and honey. It's a delight and a great hearty meal!