Cheap N Easy Beef Stew
1 lb of chuck or round..( anything you prefer)
cut in pieces..no more than an inch..
3 Carrots sliced
3 stalks celery chopped to your liking
3 beef boulion cubes
a c of peas
1 onion
parsley about 2 tsps
pepper to your taste
garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp italian seasonings
1 CAN of whole potatoes...cut in quarters
In a stock pot...using olive oil ( I use extra virgin).. Coat all the meat in flour..add to pot with oil...as it brown add a slight amount of water to make gravy type..add all seasonings..and the boulion cubes..add water to make a nice gravy...after all the flavors are blended..add the carrots and celery and onions... add more water..about 2-3 cups...simmer for about an hour or until the meat is tender.. after meat is tender..add the potatoes & peas....and thicken with 2 tsps of corn starch mixed with cold water..about 1/3 cup...thicken to your liking ( not too thick). It's deliciuos and you don't have to add salt because of the boulion. I serve with some asiago and parsley..you can top it with whatever you like. ( I give some measurements but really don't measure..I'm sure they are pretty accurate tho..)
