Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 5 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled cut into large cubes
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced using white and green parts
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place oil, beef and onion into a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned and onions are translucent.
2. Add next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer until meat is tender, 60-90 minutes.
3. Add vegetables and mushrooms to pot. Simmer covered until tender, about 30 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour into stew. Cook another 5-10 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
5. Remove bay leaf before serving.