Hearty & Healthy Beef Stew

Submitted by profken

"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: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 12 cups
• Serves: 6-8

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!