Easy Beef Macaroni Leek Stew

• 12 ounces beef, cubed for stew 1-2-inch pieces
• 16 ounces beef broth (1 can)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 red onion, sliced
• 12 cup carrot, chopped
• salt & pepper
• 1 leek
• 1 cup macaroni

1. Heat olive oil.
2. Saute onions and carrots until onions are soft.
3. Add beef, salt, pepper, and brown.
4. Turn heat to low and tightly cover with lid, let simmet for about 30 minutes.
5. This will bring all of beef juices out.
6. Add a can of broth, cover, and let cook for 1-3 hours (the longer it cooks the more flavor it will have, but 1 hour is plenty).
7. Chop leek into large pieces, add to the stew.
8. Add macaroni (any small-sized pasta will do).
9. If there is not enough liquid you can always add a little bit of water
10. Once the macaroni is done it is ready to serve.

beef, beef broth, olive oil, red onion, carrot, salt, leek, macaroni

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-beef-macaroni-leek-stew-141201 (may not work)