Old-fashioned beef stew (modified)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Stew beef |
| 2 | tablespoons | Flour |
| 2 | teaspoons | Oil |
| 3 | cups | Yellow onions; sliced |
| 3 | cups | Mushrooms; sliced |
| 2 | Cloves garlic; minced | |
| ⅛ | cup | Tomato paste |
| 2 | cups | Beef broth |
| 1 | dash | Desired spices |
| 3 | cups | Sliced carrots |
| 3 | cups | Russet potatoes; sliced |
| 1 | cup | Green beans; 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cornstarch |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cold water |
Directions
1. In small bowl, toss beef with flour to coat. In large pot over med, saute beef in oil 6 mins until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add onions and mushrooms to pot and saute for 6 mins. Add garlic and saute for 1 min. Return beef to pot. Add tomato paste, then broth, and enough water just to cover. Season with spices as desired. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hr until beef is tender.
3. Add vegetables. Cover partially and simmer 45 mins until vegetables are tender.
4. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water and stir into stew.
Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 min.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Per serving:
247 calories, 5g fat (18% CFF) 89 mg sodium, 45mg cholest.
20 g protein
For us - lasted 6 main servings and 1 lunch serving.
Contributor: "Healthy Meals in Minutes" cards Preparation Time: 02:15