I love quick and simple comfort food recipes. Even though it’s summer, this recipe is good any time of year. It’s flavorful, inexpensive to prepare, and will delight even the finicky eaters in your family.
For this recipe you’ll need:
¼ cup flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 pound Round or Chuck Steak, cubed
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced thin
1 celery stalk, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large clove of garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 (16 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup red wine (can substitute beef broth)
¼ cup fresh parsley
To make this recipe:
Lightly coat the meat with flour, salt, and pepper, shaking off any excess flour (save flour)
Heat 2 TB oil over high heat and cook meat for 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.
In the same pan, add 2 TB oil. Add vegetables and cook over medium-high heat for about 2-5 minutes, until browned.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add garlic and sprinkle the mixture with flour. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
Add the tomatoes, oregano, wine (or stock) and meat. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, until meat is cooked through and tender.
Enjoy with mashed potatoes or rice.