Additional Recipes: Main Dish

Chunky Beef Stew with Vegetables

Ingredients

2 pounds lean beef, cut into small cubes
1 cup water
3 fresh tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley or oregano, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 carrots, cut into cubes
1 stalk celery, chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 zucchini, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. In a frying pan, cook meat over medium heat until light brown. Drain fat.
  2. Add water, tomatoes, garlic, parsley or oregano, onion, salt (if desired), and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. Add additional water as needed throughout the cooking period.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook 15 minutes, then add zucchini. Cook another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Yields about 8 servings

Source: Cornell University Cooperative Extension – New York City Nutrition & Health Programs Recipe Collection, 2006.

Go to:

> Back to optional side dishes and desserts
> Tips for shopping, cooking, and eating together
> Tell everyone what you think of this recipe
> Register for a chance to win prizes