Ingredients
1½ lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 cup green beans, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp thyme (optional)
1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the beef in olive oil over medium heat until seared.
2. Add onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes, stirring well.
4. Add carrots and potatoes; cover and simmer for 60 minutes.
5. Add green beans in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
6. Remove bay leaf, season to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Add barley or corn for extra texture.
Swap sweet potatoes for a naturally sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1½ cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
