Beef Stew (with Broccoli Puree)

Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 lbs boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups low-sodium low-fat beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 large potato, any kind, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup broccoli, puree

Recipe

• 1 toss the onion, carots, celery, and garlic into the food procesor and process until finely chopped, set aside.
• 2 in a large zipper-lock bag or bowl, toss the beef with flour salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
• 3 coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. when the pan is hot, add the oil, then add half of the beef and brown it onall sides for 3 to 4 minutes. transger to a large pot. cook the rest of the beef the same wa and add it to the pot.
• 4 add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add them to the pot.
• 5 add the beef broth, tomatoes and their juice, and the broccoli puree, cover, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 4 hours. add the potatoes and cook until the meat is very tender and begins to fall apart, 4 1/2 to 5 hours total.