Cowboy Steak 'n Veggie Stew

A wonderful, different recipe originally from my mother-in-law, modified a bit by me.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick
• 2  teaspoons dried basil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  cloves garlic, crushed or 4  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  cans beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 (1 lb) package  frozen mixed vegetables (we prefer something with green beans or broccoli, onions, and red peppers)
• 2  potatoes, peeled,cut in chunks
• 1  can great northern bean, drained and rinsed
• 1  cup  torn fresh spinach

Directions

1. Cut beef into 1/4" strips; then cut strips into 1" pieces.
2. Combine beef, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and oil; toss to coat beef.
3. Brown meat mixture in dutch oven, stirring 4-5 minutes.
4. Stir in broth, salsa, vegetable mixture and potatoes.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low.
7. Simmer 1 hour.
8. (I like to simmer longer).
9. Stir in beans.
10. Allow to heat 5-10 minutes, then stir in spinach.
11. Serve whenever you're ready!