Savory Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Paired with the deep meatiness of braised beef, tangy roasted vegetables and tender couscous are crowd-pleasing comfort food the whole family will crave.

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Serves
6
Total Time
140
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
120

Ingredients

  • null 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • null 1 3/4 lbs stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • null 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • null 1 (14.5oz) can beef broth
  • null 2 tsp dried thyme
  • null non-stick cooking spray
  • null 12 medium mushrooms
  • null 6 plum tomatoes, quartered, seeded
  • null 3 small onions, quartered
  • null 3 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
  • null 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • null 2 tbsp water
  • null 2 cups RiceSelect® Couscous

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Brown beef with garlic in batches; pour off drippings.
  3. Return beef to pan; season with salt and pepper. Stir in broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is fork tender.
  4. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan with foil and coat foil with cooking spray. Place mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions on prepared pan. Drizzle with remaining oil and 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar; toss to combine.
  5. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  7. Combine cornstarch and water until dissolved. Stir into beef. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in vegetables and remaining vinegar. Serve over couscous.