Beef Stew

20 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs lean beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (hot chili pepper sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet (Browning and Seasoning Sauce)
  • 2 rutabagas, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 4 -6 potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen green pea
  • 14 1/2 ounces white pearl onions
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 14 1/2 ounces beef broth

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a 6-8 quart kettle, brown the beef cubes in olive oil.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, mince the garlic and add it to the pot.
  3. 3
    Add canned tomatoes, 1 can of beef broth, seasonings, Kitchen Bouquet, and rutabagas. Simmer, covered, for 1/2 hour.
  4. 4
    Throughout the cooking process, add water as needed to cover meat and veggies.
  5. 5
    Add the carrots and continue simmering, covered for 1/4 hour.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, scrub the potatoes and peel them or not, according to your preference. Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  7. 7
    Add the potatoes, frozen vegetables, and pearl onions to the pot and continue simmering for about another 1/2 hour, until the potatoes are tender but not soft.
  8. 8
    Empty the 2nd can of beef broth into a bowl and whisk in the corn starch.
  9. 9
    Stir the cornstarch mixture into the stew. Bring the stew to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until the cornstarch mixture is no longer milky-colored and the liquid in the pot has thickened slightly.
  10. 10
    If you prefer a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon additional cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and repeat Step 9 until it reaches the desired consistency.
  11. 11
    Serve in bowls, with hot French rolls or fresh homemade bread on the side.

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