Hearty Beef Stew
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beef cubes
- 6 medium potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 pound frozen sweet/baby peas (or fresh)
- 1/4 pound frozen green beans (or fresh)
- 1/4 pound frozen corn (or fresh)
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup milk (optional)
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- Parsley – 3 tablespoons freshly chopped or 1 tablespoon dried
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium heat in stock pot or soup pan.
- Dice beef cubes into bite sized pieces.
- Add beef cubes and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to oil.
- While beef is browning, chop onions and mince garlic.
- Add onion and garlic to beef, sauteing until soft.
- While onions and garlic are softening, peel and cube potatoes, slice carrots, and chop celery and parsley.
- Add vegetables, seasoning, and herbs to beef, onion, and garlic.
- Add peas, beans, and corn at this point if using fresh vegetables.
- Add 8 cups of water.
- Lower heat to medium low and cook, covered, until vegetables are soft. (Approx. 40 minutes)
- Add frozen vegetables at this point.
- In separate container, whisk together 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 1 cup milk or water.
- Add to soup and stir in well.
- Raise heat to medium, and thicken, stirring often. (Approx. 15-20 minutes)
Notes
Try to resist having this stew for breakfast, lunch, and a dinner.
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