Amanda's Beef Stew Recipe

Overview

A Family Favorite!
Around my house, beef stew is a favorite, with kids and adults alike. It's such a simple meal really. Not much to it. A few basic vegetables, some meat, stock and an extra or two and voila! Meal for many!

Step 1

In a dutch oven, over medium high heat, cook onions and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add stew meat and brown on all sides. Toss in basil, oregano, potatoes, and carrots; stir to coat. Add canned tomatoes, broths and enough water to completely cover ingredients in pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium low and cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until meat and carrots are tender.

Step 3

Increase heat to medium, add pasta and frozen vegetables; cook for ten minutes more, or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Serve with freshly grated parmasan cheese and garlic bread.

Note: For soupier stew, add more water while stew is cooking (pictured). To freeze leftovers, put stew in a gallon freezer bag. Lay flat on freezer floor until frozen. Once frozen, this can be easily picked up and stacked with other freezer foods.

About the Author:
Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She and her husband live in southeastern Wisconsin. She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine at http://familycorner.com from which she operates several free newsletters, including her favorite, In The Kitchen. To subscribe send any email message to