French Country Beef Stew

French Country Beef Stew

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 6 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 1 Hr. 50 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2-1/2 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1-in. pieces
2 c. water
1 pkg. (.9 to 1.68 oz.) dry vegetable soup mix
1 lb. asparagus, cut into 2-in. pieces
8 oz. mushrooms, cut in half
2 Tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 c. water
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine beef, water and soup mix in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hrs. or until beef is fork-tender.

2. Add asparagus and mushrooms to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 4-5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 min. stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 242; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 76mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 2g; Sodium: 177mg;