Country hearth stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1poundsBoneless beef, cubed
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1smallOnion, chopped
½teaspoonThyme leaves
¼teaspoonSage leaves
3cansBeef broth (12 oz)
Thick, heavy egg noodles
1canVEG-ALL Mixed Vegetables, with liquid (16 oz)
8Soda crackers, crushed

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy soup pot. Salt and pepper beef and saute until golden.

2. Add onion, thyme and sage. Mix and saute another 5 minutes.

3. Add beef stock and simmer for 30 minutes covered.

4. Add noodles to boiling stock and cook 10 minutes.

5. Add vegetables with liquid and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Divide evenly into casserole dish. Top with cracker crumbs and bake at 350'F. for 20 minutes.