Beef Stew with Potatoes and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, cubed
• 1 large broccoli crown, cut into florets
• 0.5 cup half & half
• 3 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Brown beef stew meat in batches for 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
3. Add potatoes and broth to the pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
5. Add broccoli florets and thyme; simmer 8 minutes more until broccoli is tender-crisp.
6. Stir in half & half and season with salt and pepper.
7. Simmer 2 more minutes and serve hot.