This slow-simmered beef stew with chunks of carrots, diced tomatoes and cannellini beans captures the rich flavors of Tuscany.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Tuscan Beef Stew

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds beef stew cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup carrot chunks (1/2-inch)
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock
1 package McCormick® Gourmet Tuscan Beef Stew Recipe & Seasoning Mix
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained

Directions

1. Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned on all sides. Return all of the beef to Dutch oven. Sprinkle with flour; mix well. Stir in carrots, onion, tomatoes, stock and Seasoning Mix until well blended.

2. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in beans. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.