"change Of Plans" Beef Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped (i use jarred)
• 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 1/2-2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut in bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 large red pepper, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, sliced
• 1 large zucchini, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3/4-1 cup uncooked rice
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 2-3 minutes.
• 2 add the beef and worcestershire sauce and cook, stirring until browned on all sides.
• 3 add the red and green peppers and zucchini and cook until softened, 3 minutes more.
• 4 add both cans of tomatoes, italian seasoning, chili flakes and salt and pepper. bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. cook partially covered for 2 hours or until meat is tender. the mixture should be bubbling gently. stir occasionally.
• 5 after 2 hours, add the beef broth and rice. return to bubbling gently. cover completely and let simmer 30 minutes more.
• 6 spoon into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
• 7 enjoy!