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Odysseus' Journey Stew

Name: Odysseus' Journey Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups beef broth; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup diced potatoes; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

This stew represents the hearty fare that Odysseus and his men might have enjoyed upon their arrival at Circe's island, invigorating them for their continued journey.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup diced potatoes
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add beef and cook until browned on all sides.

Remove beef and set aside.

In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.

Return beef to the pot and add broth, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.