Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew Recipe

Red wine and sun-dried tomatoes give a robust flavor to this simple beef stew. You may add your favorite vegetables or serve this stripped-down version over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless beef cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup beef broth or water
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil

Preparation:

Heat oil in large skillet and brown beef in single layer in 2 or 3 batches. Transfer beef to Dutch oven as it browns. Salt and pepper each batch to taste.

Reducing heat, in same pan saute onions until tender and clear. Add broth or water and scrape bottom of pan to dissolve all browned bits. Transfer all to Dutch oven.

Add wine and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce to slow simmer and cook, covered, about 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Add vegetables of your choice, and cook, covered, until vegetables are of desired doneness.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: Bella Brand Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Reprinted with permission.