Homemade Beef Stew on a Blustery Day

 

A snow and ice storm, complete with freezing temps and heavy winds, has proven that we are in the heart of winter in western Massachusetts.

It has definitely been blustery.

This is the perfect weather for homemade beef stew.

Yesterday, I kept a pot of it going on the stove for several hours.  

Otherwise, the beef chunks are too tough for my liking.

I prefer them to be soft and fall apart when touched with a fork.

 Also added were chopped onions, carrots, and celery that had first been softened in a little canola oil.

This time, some elbow macaroni was added, too. 

Flour mixed with cold water provided the thickening for the stew.

Honestly, it turned out delicious, a perfect dish for a not-so-perfect weather day.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO COOK ON CHILLY DAYS?