Country Hearth Stew

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy soup pot. Salt and pepper beef and sauté until golden.

2. Add onion, thyme and sage. Mix and sauté another 5 minutes.

3. Add beef stock and simmer for 30 minutes covered.

4. Add noodles to boiling stock and cook 10 minutes.

5. Add vegetables with liquid and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Divide evenly into casserole dish. Top with cracker crumbs and bake at 350’F. for 20 minutes.