Beef Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tomato paste
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 4 cups sliced carrots
• 2 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups green beans, 1in . pieces
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. in a large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. add beef; saute until browned, about 6 minutes. place on a plate.
• 2 add onions and mushrooms to pot; saute for 6 minutes. add garlic; saute, stirring for 1 minute. pour off fat. return beef to pot; stir in tomato paste, then broth. add enough water to just cover; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/4 hours. skim off any foam.
• 3 add carrots, potatoes, and green beans. cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. sprinkle with parsley and serve.