Beef Stew|Comfort Food

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.

Cook the beef in advance and set it aside.

Chop the potatoes and mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans).

Add 2 cans of stewed tomatoes and 1 can of diced roasted garlic tomatoes to the pot.

Add 2 cans of tomato paste to the pot.

Chop and add 1 jalapeno pepper and diced bell peppers to the pot.

Add the chopped potatoes and mixed vegetables to the pot.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, celery salt, rosemary, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Stir all ingredients together and cover the pot.

Let the stew simmer for 35 to 40 minutes on medium heat.

Mix 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp corn starch with water and add to the stew to thicken it.

Cover the pot again and let it cook until thickened.

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