Beef Stew with Tomato Sauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 pound sirloin or chuck roast (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and diced into ½ to 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup carrots cut into ½ inch thick circles
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 rib of celery cut into ½ inch thick pieces
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth plus more as needed
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Place a large stockpot over medium heat, and add the oil. Allow the oil to heat for about 30 to 45 seconds. In the meantime, toss the stew meat with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 pound sirloin, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoons salt
- Add the stew meat to the pot, and brown the meat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with flour, stir, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 pound russet potatoes, 1 cup carrots, ½ cup diced white onion, 1 rib of celery, 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, mushrooms, and salt. Cook the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring.1 teaspoons salt
- Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, and bay leaves. Stir to combine, and bring the liquid to a simmer.3 cups low-sodium beef broth, 8 ounces tomato sauce, 2 bay leaves
- Allow the stew to simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of the homemade beef stew. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can use 2 tablespoons of tomato paste in place of tomato sauce or omit it entirely.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stew with Tomato Sauce
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
343
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
2197
mg
92
%
Potassium
1365
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
5651
IU
113
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
89
mg
9
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
