To cook this delicious recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 2 pounds (960g) stewed beef  cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) bacon drippings, 2  yellow onions, peeled and chopped, Bouquet garni, 1 bay leaf,  2 sprigs fresh parsley, 2 cans beef consomme, 1 soup can water, 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks, 3 celery stalks cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, 1/2 pound (240 g) green beans cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon( 15 ml) finely chopped parsley
Instructions

Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the bacon fat over a high heat in a large wok. Add the beef. Saute until the meat is nicely browned, then stir in the onions. Saute for further 5 minuted. Stir in the Bouquet Garni, 1 can of consomme, and the water. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally,after it begins to simmer.

Add the other can of consomme and simmer for further 1 hour. Add the vegetables and simmer over low heat for additional 30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, combine butter and flour. Blend well. Stir in small amount of hot liquid. gradually stir into the stew ,and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes .The best beef stew recipe is ready. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.