Beast Stew

2 T oil

2 lb cubed beef from whatever roast you've got, or whatever similar animal your husband killed in the fall

2 t thyme or oregano

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

6 medium carrots, peeled and chunked

4 stalks celery, chunked

2 medium onions, chunked

6 c beef broth

1/3 c flour

Brown meat in oil over medium-high heat with seasonings. Remove and set aside. Cook carrots, celery, and onions in skillet for 5 minutes, then add meat back in. Whisk broth and flour together in a bowl and then add to skillet. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes or more until it's as thick as you want. Serve over mashed potatoes. Ignore 3-yr-old whining that he doesn't like mashed potatoes. Seriously, what kind of kid doesn't like mashed potatoes?

Freeze leftovers to feed everybody again after the baby is born.