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Vegetable Beef Stew

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Updated September 18, 2008

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A hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal without the heartburn.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 1 can (14 oz) beef broth
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups sliced raw carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Preparation:

  • Spray a large saucepan with the nonstick cooking spray
  • Add vegetable oil and over a medium-high heat, heat until oil is hot
  • Add beef stew meat and cook 3-4 minutes, or until browned on all sides
  • Remove beef and set aside
  • Add beef broth and water to saucepan
  • Add potato cubes, carrots, and celery
  • Heat until boiling
  • Add beef to vegetables and broth
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meat is tender.
  • Add frozen peas
  • Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serves 4

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
a few tweaks, Member hrtbrnwife

For those of you who like to cook your stew in the crock pot, double the broth and add an extra 1/3 c. water along with 1/3 c. flour. 2 hours on high and 4 hours on low, i didn't need it but if it isn't thick enough for you, add 1 Tbsp. cornstartch. delicious tho

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