Beef Stew

Ingredients

Stewing meat or roast cut into small pieces

1 can of crushed tomatoes

1 can white beans

Onion

Carrot

Celery

Minced Garlic

1 box of beef broth

2-3 bay leaves

Onion salt

Garlic powder

Smoked Paprika

21 seasoning salute

Optional 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix

Directions

Season meat with salt and pepper, then sear in dutch oven until browned. Put everything in a pot, bring to a simmer over medium heat, then turn to low. Cook for at least 2 hours.

Optional: Serve over a cooked pasta, like ditalini. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Can add tomato paste and 1/2 cup of red wine for a more rich and thick flavor. After you sear the meat, add tomato paste first, and cook until turns to a dark red. Then add in the red wine and reduce until alcohol is cooked off.