Hearty & Healthy Beef Stew

A simple but delicious beef stew. The wine and tomatoes give it more body than the average stew. Adapted from the American Heart Association Cookbook.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean beef, cut into cubes (such as sirloin)
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup celery, diced
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  cup dry red wine
• 1  cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8  red potatoes, quartered
• 2  cups carrots, peeled & chopped
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Coat the beef with the flour. Brown in oil in a large dutch oven or stew pot.
2. Add onion & cook until soft & translucent. Add garlic and stir.
3. Add all ingredients through water. Bring to boil. Partially cover & simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
5. Stir in parsley and salt to taste.
6. Enjoy!