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Beef stew for 6

This one-dish meal provides well-rounded nutrition for an entire family.

Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces (Choose select grade or leanest meat available.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
1 8-ounce can of salt-free tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
6 carrots, cut in half
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 small potatoes, peeled and cut in half
10 small pearl onions
2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (optional*)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour
2 cubes beef bouillon
3 cups water
1 cup red wine (optional*)

Directions

1. Lightly salt* and pepper beef cubes and coat with flour.
2. In a hot skillet, sauté beef in butter or olive oil until lightly browned.
3. In a heavy pot, sauté onions in olive oil until clear.
4. Add meat, can of tomatoes, 3 cups of water, bouillon, garlic cloves, parsley, thyme and pepper. Add wine if desired.*
5. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6. Add carrots, celery, potatoes and small onions.
7. Cook until tender, about 1 hour.

*Option not included in nutrition facts.

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Recipes

First published: 12/01/99
Last updated: 02/27/2007

Reviewed by: Allina Health System Press