Beef stew (mc)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsStew beef, cubed
¼cupButter
1Onion, chopped, medium
8ouncesTomato, can
2Garlic, minced, cloves
6xesCarrot, cut-half
1Celery, chopped, stalks
6Potato, halved, peeled
10Pearl onion, small
2tablespoonsParsley
teaspoonThyme, ground
teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
¼cupFlour
2Bouillon, beef, cubes

Directions

Lightly salt and pepper beef cubes and coat with flour. In hot skillet, saute' with butter floured beef cubes until lightly browned. In a heavy pot saute' onions until clear. Add meat, can of whole tomatoes,3 cups water*, bouillon, garlic, and parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of red wine if available. Cover, simmer 1½ hours. Then add carrots, celery, potatoes and small onions. Cook until tender, about 1 hour. *Quantity for standard serving size.