BASIC (NO TOMATO) BEEF STEW

Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew image

Provided by Dee514

Categories Stew

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut)
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 1/4 cups peeled cubed potatoes
2 cups carrots, sliced thickly
1 cup sliced celery (optional)
2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 930.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 41.9