Make Homemade Beef Stew in Your PepperTree Apartment Near The Villages, FL
With oversized cabinets, a glass top stove, and a large refrigerator with an ice maker, the kitchen in each unit of PepperTree Apartment Homes is perfect for cooking. A hearty beef stew that is packed with meat and vegetables makes for a one-dish meal that is easily prepared in your kitchen. Even better is that this recipe takes just about 30 minutes to make, instead of requiring hours like some slow-cooker recipes. Here is a recipe for a delicious, quick beef stew:
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Ingredients:
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2 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 Tbsp flour
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2 Tbsp vegetable oil
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1 package beef stew seasoning mix*
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3 cups water
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5 cups of your favorite vegetables, frozen (popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, corn, and green beans)
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Directions:
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Coat beef with flour
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Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet
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Add half of the beef to skillet and brown on all sides, then remove from skillet
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Heat the other tablespoon of vegetable oil and brown other half of beef
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Return all beef to the skillet
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Stir in seasoning mix and water
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Add vegetables and bring to a boil
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Reduce heat to low; cover the skillet and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender
*If you would prefer, you can make your own seasoning mix instead of buying a pre-made packet. Simply mix these spices and use the mixture in lieu of the packet:
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1 cup flour
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2 tsp oregano
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1 Tbsp basil
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1 tsp rosemary
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1 Tbsp parsley
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1 Tbsp salt
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2 Tbsp black pepper
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2 Tbsp paprika
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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1 Tbsp celery seed
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2 Tbsp onion powder
Following these steps, you can enjoy a savory beef stew in your apartment near The Villages, FL in no time. If you are not yet a resident of PepperTree Apartment Homes but would like to be, contact us today for more information or stop by the leasing office for a tour.