Stew for Two

Name: Stew for Two
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided; 3/4 pound beef cube steaks, cubed; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup water; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 small potato, peeled and cubed; 1/2 small onion, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots; 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon onion soup mix; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup frozen peas

HERE’S an easy stew that’s ready in an hour. The tender beef and colorful vegetables are perfect ingredients for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
3/4 pound beef cube steaks, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, potato, onion, carrots, red pepper, soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper and remaining thyme.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Stir in peas. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

2-1/2 cups: 465 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 987mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 46g protein.

Originally published as Bodacious Beef Stew in Reminisce Extra March 2009

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jmkasprak

Jan 23, 2013

I selected 3 stars to rate this recipe. There's nothing special about it except that you really can cook stew in about an hour. It's a nice old fashioned kind of meal.