Melt butter in pan and add oil. Heat over medium heat. Add in steak. Cook until meat is browned. About 10 minutes.
Mix together flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle over browned meat and stir to coat.
In a pot add together steak, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes,onions and seasonings.
Bring to a boil and then simmer until meat is tender. About 30-45 minutes
Add in potatoes, carrots, corn, celery and tomato paste and brown sugar.
Cook uncovered until vegetables are fork tender. About 15-20 minutes
Adapted from allrecipes.com
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Notes
You can use precut stew meat or you can cut up a sirloin or round steak even sized pieces.
If you don't have the parsley, oregano and marjoram, substitute them with two teaspoons of Italian seasoning,
Use a waxy potato such as a red or Yukon Gold. A russett potato will disintegrate after simmering for any length of time. Cut potatoes into even bite size pieces.
Be sure your vegetables are cut into even size pieces so they cook evenly.