Savory Vegetable Beef Stew

This savory beef stew is hearty, warm, and packed with potatoes, carrots, peppers, and onions. The delicately spiced, thick sauce will warm up the whole family on cold nights.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 small potatoes, quartered
• 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup Italian salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir beef and Italian dressing in the hot pot until meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion to the pot; cover and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Combine flour and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into stew and bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.