Beef Stew 

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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr

A traditional beef and potato stew.

Suggestions:

FOR MICROWAVE METHOD: For even cooking, cut meat and vegetables to a uniform shape and size.

Ingredients:

3 cup water

1 (1.4 oz) package reduced-sodium french onion soup mix

1 tsp mixed herbs

1 Tbsp tomato sauce

1 cube reduced-sodium beef or bacon stock

2 large potatoes, thinly sliced

2 lb lean round steak, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes

4 medium carrots, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp oat bran

3/4 cup canned green peas, drained

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine water, onion soup mix, herbs, tomato sauce, stock cube, potatoes, beef, and carrots.

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add oat bran and peas to casserole; stir through. Continue to simmer for a few minutes until stew is thickened.

Microwave Directions:

In a large casserole dish, combine water, onion soup mix, herbs, tomato sauce, stock cube, potatoes, beef, and carrots.

Heat covered at MEDIUM 25 minutes. Then heat covered at MEDIUM-LOW 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Add oat bran and peas to casserole; stir to mix. Heat, at MEDIUM-LOW 4 to 5 minutes, or until stew is thickened, stirring once.

Author:

Family Health Network