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Fall and winter root crops, potatoes, carrots and rutabagas are showing up in farmers markets and produce aisles. Winter squash will soon follow. John Madden’s Thick Beef Vegetable Stew, a recipe that was added to my collection in 1987, is a favorite at our house throughout fall and winter. This recipe incorporates all the winter vegetables.

John Madden’s

Thick Beef Vegetable Stew

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

2 1/2 pounds bottom round steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

2 to 3 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 large onions, s...