Beef Stew Recipe

Easy Beef Stew

• 2 pounds beef stew meat diced small
• 6-8 large carrots, diced
• 3 stalks cellery, diced
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 large can (26 ounces) tomato soup
• 1-2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper

In a large pot, melt the butter and add the olive oil over high heat. when hot, add the onions & cellery. saute for 2 minutes, add the carrots and saute for 1 minute. add the beef, season with salt & pepper and saute for 5 minutes. add the potatoes, tomatoe soup & 2 cans of water, season with 1-2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning and reduce heat to medium. bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer slowly for 2 hours. season as needed.

best served with lots of crusty buttered bread!