Savory Oven Beef Stew Recipe with Mashed Potato Topping

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat; add beef and brown, turning frequently. Remove beef to a large casserole. Add onions and carrots to meat in casserole. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, mustard, bay leaf, water, and tomato juice in a skillet over medium low heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. Cover casserole and bake at 325° for 2 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and arrange mashed potatoes around edges. Increase oven temperature to 400° and bake for 15 minutes longer, or until potatoes are browned.
Beef stew recipe serves 6.

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