The cold is back.

Luckily, we will not be having the horrible weather expected in the Northeast but nonetheless, you have no idea how ready I am for spring to get here.

But since that is still quite a ways off, I might as well enjoy one of the things that comes with cold weather.

A nice warm stew. One that cooks all day and makes the house smell wonderful!

Today, I have nothing on the calendar so I will luckily stay in my comfy knit pants and sweatshirt, go outside only to get the mail,  do some laundry and start this stew.

My kind of day.

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

• 1 lb stew meat or beef tips
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 cans (15 oz) of diced tomatoes
• 1 can greens beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen Lima beans
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ frozen diced potatoes
• salt and pepper, to taste

Season beef with salt and pepper, brown on all sides in large pot. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent.

Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, beans, bouillon, broth and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 1-2 hours. After it has simmered for at least an hour, add in potatoes and cook for another 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Best served with cornbread!

-abp