Ingredients for - Spinach Beef Stew

1. 1 medium onion, chopped
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
4. 1/3 cup cider vinegar
5. 2 tablespoons dry red wine or beef broth
6. 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
7. 1 cup water
8. 1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
9. 3 bay leaves
10. 3 tablespoons brown sugar
11. 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
12. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
14. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
15. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
16. 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
17. 1/2 pound cubed cooked roast beef
18. 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
19. Sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

How to cook deliciously - Spinach Beef Stew

1 . Stage

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in vinegar and wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated.

2 . Stage

Add the tomato sauce, water, peppers, bay leaves, brown sugar, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.

3 . Stage

Discard bay leaves. Add beef and spinach; cook and stir until heated through and spinach is wilted. Serve with sour cream and Parmesan cheese if desired.