Favorite Beef Stew Ingredient's....

3 carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
3 celery stalks, chopped 1-inch pieces
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (or 6 Red potatoes peeled and halved)
1 1/2 cups chopped onions (sweet yellow onions)
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds lean beef stew meat cut into inch pieces
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can 14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cold wate Enjoy, Cookie

Well. As I said. Mine was my very first stew. But I think I may have ruined it. I initially browned the onions and floured then browned the beef. in oil. But I think I may have used too much oil. And I didn't drain it off, afterwards. So, although the stew is very tasty. It is almost indigestible, because of the oil.
PLease stop rolling on the floor laughing, all of you.
I have separated the meat and vegetables from the broth. And am wondering now, if there is any way I can salvage it.

I didn't know there was a way to ruin beef stew. I would put it in the refrigerator to cool down and you should be able to get rid of some of the excess oil.

We British are extremely resourceful, and will find a way to do anything, eventually. Even ruining beef stews.
The broth is cold, now and is slowly separating itself from the oil.