Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Peppers and Onions

Beef Stew with Pepper and Onion in the Pot

This hearty beef stew is filled with tender chunks of beef, peppers, and onions and simmered in a rich tomato broth. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Return the beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4. Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Tips:

• To add extra flavor to the stew, try adding a bay leaf or a few sprigs of fresh thyme while it simmers.
• For a thicker stew, mix together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
• To make this recipe even easier, use a slow cooker. Simply brown the beef and sauté the vegetables as directed, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

This beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cold winter's day. The combination of tender beef, peppers, and onions in a rich tomato broth is sure to satisfy your cravings for something hearty and satisfying. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping and you've got a meal that's sure to impress.