Herb Simmered Beef Stew

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2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes

Ground black pepper

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups thickly-sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, crushed OR 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed OR 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed OR 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 bay leaf

1 3/4 cups Swanson® Beef Stock

3 cups fresh or frozen whole baby carrots

12 whole small red potatoes