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Stew, Beef With Pasta

List of Ingredients

1-1/2 cups ditalini or other small pasta shape, uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup chopped onion
9 cups hot water
3 tablespoons beef-flavor instant bouillon
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes




Recipe

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil. Coat beef with flour. Add beef cubes and onion; cook until beef is browned.

2. Add water, bouillon, bay leaf, basil and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.

3. Add carrots, celery and tomatoes. Cook 15 minutes longer.

4. Remove bay leaf. Stir in pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.