ITALIAN GREEN BEAN STEW

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook meat in 1 tablespoon butter until browned; drain and set meat aside. In same saucepan, saute the celery, onion and garlic with remaining butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, oregano, pepper and reserved meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Stir in beans and parsley. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes longer or until meat and beans are tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

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