Beef Stew with Rice and French Fries
A hearty, quick take on a classic comfort plate: tender beef simmered with tomatoes, onions, and red peppers, served over fluffy rice with crispy french fries. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Season the 1 lb beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high and brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the 1 sliced onion and 1 chopped red bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in the 15 oz diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the beef is tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook the 2 cups instant rice according to package directions. Bake the 2 cups frozen french fries according to package directions until crispy.
Step 5
Serve the beef stew over the rice with the french fries on the side. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- baking sheet
- small pot for rice
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