Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup (100g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup (140g) frozen peas
- 1 cup (100g) frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
- Toss the beef cubes with salt, pepper, and flour. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the Dutch oven. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Add the green beans and potatoes to the soup and simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and corn. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.