I love a good comforting, delicious, healthy and simple stew. It does not matter if it is summer or winter. How about you?

Servings: 3-4

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 80 minutes

Total Time: 95 minutes

Ingredients:

2 lbs. stewing beef cut into 1 inch chunks

3 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces

3 garlic cloves minced

1 lb. baby potatoes cut into halves

1lb. green beans cut into halves

1 teaspoon dried thyme

6 cups beef broth

2 tablespoon Tomato Paste

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

2 teaspoon Salt

3 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1-Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot.

2- Brown the beef for 1-2 minutes each side and set aside.

3-Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook them until softened; about 5 -7 minutes.

4- Add tomato paste, minced garlic, and browned meat back to the pot.

5-Add beef broth, dried thyme, and potatoes to the pot.

6- Cover and simmer about one hour until the meat is tender over reduced heat.

7- Stir in green beans and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving.

8- Season with salt and pepper.

9- Serve when it is still hot.