Spicy Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef round steak; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 4 large carrots; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh); 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb beef round steak
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
4 large carrots
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Trim fat from meat.
2
Cut meat into 3/4 inch cubes.
3
Spray a large saucepan with veggie spray.
4
Heat saucepan, add meat, onion and garlic, cook over medium high heat 'til meat is brown and onion is tender.
5
Drain off fat.
6
Stir in undrained tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, basil and 2 cups water.
7
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or'til meat is tender.
8
Cut carrots into thin match like strips.
9
Stir carrots and broccoli into meat mixture.
10
Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes more or 'til tender crisp.
11
Stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoon cold water.
12
Stir into stew, cook and stir until bubbly, cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

466

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef round steak, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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