Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins
Roast: 2 hrs 30 mins 325°F

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds lean round steak, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound mushrooms, trimmed
1 pound small white onions, peeled

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325 degree F. With the flat side of a large knife, crush the garlic with salt to form a paste. Combine the garlic paste with beef, chopped onions, thyme, and pepper in a large, heavy Dutch oven. Cover and roast 1-1/2 hours.

2. Stir in tomato paste, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and small onions. Cover and roast until beef and vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours more. Makes 6 servings.