Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Oh doesn’t a nice big bowl of beef stew sound delicious as the temperature outside keep dropping. Pair that warm bowl of stew with fresh bread and your family will come flocking to the table. In the midst of all the hosting, holidays, shopping and parties it’s just nice to have a quiet meal surrounded by familiar faces. It’s easy for us to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. I love new recipes but I love the familiarity, comfort and warmth that an old recipe brings. Why not try a meal that that has been around for generations and enjoy a little quality family time.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean beef chuck, trimmed
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 2 t. vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 c. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t. tomato paste
• 2 c. low sodium beef broth
• 4 c. carrots, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 c. green beans, 1 inch pieces
• 1 T. cornstarch
• 1 T. cold water

Directions:

1. Coat beef with flour shaking off excess
2. Heat oil in large non-stick pot, sauté beef until browned, about 6 minutes
3. Remove beef and place on plate
4. Add onions and mushrooms to pot, sauté for about 6 minutes, add garlic and cook for another minute
5. Pour off fat and then return beef to pot
6. Add enough water to just cover, bring to boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 ½ hours
7. Skim off any foam and add carrots, potatoes and green beans, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes
8. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, stir into stew
9. Heat on high and boil uncovered for one 1 minute
10. Serve and enjoy

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