Fireside Braised Beef

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) package beef stew meat
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) package Del Monte Recipe Ready Mirepoix Soup Starter
• 12 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 12 cup brewed decaffeinated coffee

1. In a large, heavy ovenproof saucepot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the mirepoix.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the smoked paprika and sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the tomatoes and coffee.
7. Bring to a boil, then cover, and reduce the heat to simmer until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
8. Tip: For freezing and reheating, completely cool the stew.
9. Divide into individual portions in airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
10. Run the closed containers under hot water to release the block of stew from the container.
11. Cover with a damp paper towel in a microwave-safe bowl.
12. Microwave until hot, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

vegetable oil, meat, kosher salt, del monte, paprika, brown sugar, tomatoes, coffee

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fireside-braised-beef-509270 (may not work)