Basic Beef Stew

Name: Basic Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes; 5 carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 garlic clove; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 3 potatoes, cubed; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper, to taste

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
5 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove
3 celery ribs, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Heat oil in large stock pot.
2

Brown beef cubes and add the carrots, onion, garlic, celery, and potatoes in order as you chop them.
3

This browning and sweating process really adds a wonderful flavor to the beef and veggies.
4

Add the tomatoes and bay leaves and bring to a low simmer--as low as possible to still maintain a simmer.
5

Cook for at least an hour, but longer is just fine and preferable.