Beef Stew

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb sirloin, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (1 lb) bag pearl onion, thawed
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch dice (about 10 oz)
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Recipe

• 1 season beef with salt, pepper and dried oregano; toss in flour to coat. heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. remove meat and set aside.
• 2 add onions, sweet potato, and celery to dutch oven and cook about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
• 3 add red wine, broth, and tomato paste and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. return beef and any accumulated juices and heat about 5 minutes until heated through.