Old Timey Beef Stew

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium tomato paste
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 4 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 medium russet potatoes, thickly sliced
• 1 cup 1-inch green bean pieces
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 125mins

Preparation

Step 1

Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess.

In a large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.

Add onions, mushrooms and garlic to pot; saute, stirring for 1 minute. Pour off fat.

Return beef to pot; stir in tomato paste, then broth. Add enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Skim off any foam. Add carrots, potatoes and green beans.

Cover partially; simmer for 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve