This is a great dish for whole family. It's hot, hearty, and can be made in advance. This is the best dinner idea for whole family.You can cook the best beef stew a day in advance-as I do-and then serve in the next day. Every day new cooking recipes are here

The Best Beef Stew Recipe

You can double the recipe for this hearty winter stew, refrigerate half of it, and enjoy it later in the week. Serve with crusty French bread.

Lamb,Carrot,and Green Bean Stew Recipe

To cook lamb, carrot, and green bean stew you'll need the following ingredients:

1. 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine

2. 1 pound boneless lean lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes

3. 4 small white onions, peeled

4.1 clove garlic peeled and minced

4.2 cups (500 ml) low-sodium fat free beef broth

5. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

6. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

7. 2 medium-size carrots,peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes.

8. 2 small baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

9. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

10. 1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans

Melt the margarine in large heavy saucepan over high heat.When it bubbles, add the lamb and stir to brown well on all sides, for about 5 minutes.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to paper towels to drain.

Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onions, and brown, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes. During the last 2 min, stir the garlic. Add the beef broth to the pan and stir for 1 min.scraping up any browned bits. Return the lamb to the pan, add the dill and pepper, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the carrots and potatoes and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for further 15 minutes.Blend the flour with enough of the hot cooking liquid to make a smooth paste, add to the mixture, and cook, stirring consttantly, until slightly thickened, for 3-5 minutes. Add the green beans, cover and simmer, to get lamb,carrot,and green bean stew,  about 5 min or until the beans are tender but still crisp.

Cooking time for lamb,carrot,and green bean stew is about 1 hour.