Beef Stew

Continuing on the Souper Sunday trend, we are having beef stew tonight. I hope our dinner guests enjoy it!


Beef Stew

2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
3 T olive oil
4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
4 c water
1 t dried rosemary
1 t dried parsley
1/2 t black pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 stalks of celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 t cornstarch
2 t cold water

Brown beef in the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Dissolve the bouillon in 4 cups of water and pour into the pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Stir potatoes, carrots, celery and onion into the pot. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 t of cold water and add. Cover and simmer for another hour.