Italian Beef Stew

ItalianBeefEasy480 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 0.5 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 whole carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 whole large onion, thinly sliced
  • 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, cut up
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp instant beef bouillon
  • 1 cup uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown beef in slow cooker on stovetop or in a skillet; transfer to slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add carrots, onion, tomatoes, water, salt, Italian seasoning, and beef bouillon.

  3. 3

    Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to high. Add pasta and stir to blend.

  5. 5

    Cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes, until pasta is tender.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.