Beef Stew

One of my favorite comfort foods is a stew in any form, but especially a beef stew. Making a stew is a great way to clean out your pantry. Just grab a can of diced tomatoes and any kind of veggies you want, add some beef stew meat and you’ll have a delicious dinner in a couple of hours, no muss no fuss!

Author: Christa Johnston

Christa Johnston is a busy wife and mother of two young boys and a self-proclaimed foodie. Her love of cooking stems from growing up in a large family where food was always in abundance and a focal point of every gathering. As a teenager, Christa was a frequent shopper of the Shoreview Fresh and Natural Foods location even as a young dancer grabbing a quick snack between classes. Now, with her two boys in tow she shops weekly for a quick sandwich, deli salad or natural organic ingredients to provide healthy eating choices for her delicious recipes! Christa will transform your Sunday Funday!

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 6 hours | Ready in: 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 cups yukon gold potatoes; cubed
• 2 cups carrots; cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 onion; diced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 4 tsp fresh parsley; chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Season the beef steak cubes with salt and pepper. In a crock-pot combine the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and parsley and mix well. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes and paprika and a little more salt and pepper and mix well again. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Stir in 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the juices and a small side salad!