CHUNKY SIRLOIN BEEF STEW

Chunky Sirloin Beef Stew image

You don't need to simmer homemade stew for hours when you use a more tender cut of beef, like sirloin steak. This hearty dish will fill you up after a day of sledding or skating.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, carrots, celery and onion in oil until beef is browned; drain. Add the broth, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender., Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.