Southern Vegetable Beef Stew
Makes about 4 quarts
Tomato paste is available in cans and tubes. The tube product is typically more expensive than canned, but it’s more convenient because you squeeze out only what’s needed and then store the tube in the refrigerator.
1 pound ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (32-ounce) cartons beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup frozen field peas with snaps
1 cup frozen lima beans
2 bay leaves
