Make Homemade Beef Stew in Your PepperTree Apartment Near The Villages, FL

With oversized cabinets, a glass top stove, and a large refrigerator with an ice maker, the kitchen in each unit of PepperTree Apartment Homes is perfect for cooking. A hearty beef stew that is packed with meat and vegetables makes for a one-dish meal that is easily prepared in your kitchen. Even better is that this recipe takes just about 30 minutes to make, instead of requiring hours like some slow-cooker recipes. Here is a recipe for a delicious, quick beef stew:

• Ingredients:
  
  • 2 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 package beef stew seasoning mix*
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 cups of your favorite vegetables, frozen (popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, corn, and green beans)
• Directions:
  
  • Coat beef with flour
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet
  • Add half of the beef to skillet and brown on all sides, then remove from skillet
  • Heat the other tablespoon of vegetable oil and brown other half of beef
  • Return all beef to the skillet
  • Stir in seasoning mix and water
  • Add vegetables and bring to a boil
  • Reduce heat to low; cover the skillet and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender

*If you would prefer, you can make your own seasoning mix instead of buying a pre-made packet. Simply mix these spices and use the mixture in lieu of the packet:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 Tbsp basil
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 Tbsp parsley
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp celery seed
• 2 Tbsp onion powder

Following these steps, you can enjoy a savory beef stew in your apartment near The Villages, FL in no time. If you are not yet a resident of PepperTree Apartment Homes but would like to be, contact us today for more information or stop by the leasing office for a tour.