Comfort Stew!

**Unlike the other recipes that are posted on our blog, I did not create nor revamp this one. it is just really yummy that I had to post! ENJOY!!
4 servings


•1 lb lean beef, cubed
•3 tablespoons brown rice flour
•2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spiced spice mix (I found this amongst other goodies at Kroger in their great organic section)
•2 teaspoons ground pepper
•1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
•1 cup fat-free, low sodium beef broth
•4 garlic cloves
•1 12 ounce dark beer
•3 carrots, sliced (1/2 inch)
•3 turnips, sliced (1/2 inch)
•1 medium white onion, chopped
•2 teaspoons thyme
•1 bay leaf
Preheat oven 300 degrees


Place flour and five spice mix in plastic baggie. Add meat and shake. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add meat and brown well on all sides, about 10 minutes). Add broth, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Cover and bake in oven for 1 ½ hour at 300. Add carrots: cover and cook another 25 minutes. Add turnips and onions, cover and cook for an additional hour.