Savory Beef Stew

Name: Savory Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup onion, chopped; 5 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled cut into large cubes; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup green onion, sliced using white and green parts; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered; 2 cups beef broth; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Karen R.

"This is my take on a recipe I saw in our local paper. The steak and red pepper sets it apart. Pure comfort food."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 19
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ¹⁄₂ lbs round steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
5 ¹⁄₂ cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled cut into large cubes
2 large carrots, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
¹⁄₂ cup green onion, sliced using white and green parts
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 cups beef broth
¹⁄₃ cup cornstarch
¹⁄₄ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Place oil, beef and onion into a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned and onions are translucent.
Add next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer until meat is tender, 60-90 minutes.
Add vegetables and mushrooms to pot. Simmer covered until tender, about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour into stew. Cook another 5-10 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove bay leaf before serving.