On a cold winter night beef or venison stew is what you need to warm you up.

Ingredients

1 pound beef cut into small chunks (can also use wild game) 2 Tbsp flour 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp oil Water Cut bite-sized pieces of: 2 -3 large carrots (peeled) 2 large celery sticks 2 large potatoes (peeled) 1 large parsnip (peeled) 1 large onion 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. Cut beef into small 1/2 inch sized pieces

2. Toss beef with flour, paprika and pepper
3. Brown beef in large stock pot on medium with oil stirring occasionally

4. Once beef is browned cover with water only to the top of the beef cubes
5. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, parsnips & tomatoes to the meat and simmer on medium

6. Do not add peas yet
7. Simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are softened
8. Add peas and cook for another 5 minutes
9. Serve and enjoy