Simple and Delicious Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and can be a leaner option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious.

Start by browning 1 pound of beef stew meat in an enameled cast iron pot with a little oil.

Season the meat with 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1.5 teaspoons of pepper while browning.

Cut up 2 stalks of celery and 3 carrots, adding them to the pot as the meat browns.

Once the meat is browned, add 6 cups of water to the pot, covering the meat by about an inch.

Add 7 beef bouillon cubes to the pot for flavor.

Stir the mixture to combine and bring to a simmer.

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