Title: Hearty Beef Stew with Croutons
Categories: Jude2
Yield: 4 servings

2 ts Oil
500 g Lean blade or stewing steak;
-diced
1 lg Onion; sliced
1 pk MAGGI Thick Country
-Vegetable Soup Mix
1 1/4 c Water; approximately
1 1/2 ts French mustard
1/4 c Raisins
4 sl Bread
Butter

Heat the oil in a saucepan.

Add the meat and brown over a high heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.

Combine the soup mix and 11/4 cups water.

Add to the pan with the mustard and raisins. Bring to the boil, stirring
constantly.

Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 1-11/2 hours or until the meat
is tender.

Stir occasionally. Add extra water if necessary.

While the meat is cooking, prepare the croutons. Cut the bread into shapes
using pastry cutters if available, then cook in a little butter in a frying
pan until golden brown on both sides.

Serve the stew topped with the croutons.

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