BEEF STEW WITH PASTA

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I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall veggies I needed to use. The result was a fun, fill-you-up dinner. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional
2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a 7-qt. Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; brown half the beef. Remove from pan. Repeat with additional oil and remaining beef., In same pan, saute carrots and onion in remaining oil until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, broth, beef and, if desired, parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours., Stir in potatoes, beans and cheese; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beef and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Joe games
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This is a great recipe! The stew is delicious and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Dinar Das
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


anshumala sharma
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love it! I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


HL Lover
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anmol Basnet
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef and I used it to make this stew. It turned out great! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


mdasif adasif
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and everyone loved it.


Daniranky
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This stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Adu Richmond
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the stew turned out great!


Abbie M
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes.


ABUBAKAR Karachi
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over egg noodles and everyone loved it.


BEN JIMENEZ
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This beef stew with pasta was an absolute delight! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and comforting me