Ingredients
3/4
lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1
cup sliced celery
1
cup fresh baby carrots
1/4
cup chopped fennel bulb, if desired
6
small new red potatoes, cut into quarters (2 cups)
1
medium parsnip, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
1
medium onion, chopped
1
(10 1/2-oz.) can condensed beef broth
1
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4
cup water
2
tablespoons cornstarch
1/2
teaspoon grated lemon peel
Preparation
Sprinkle round steak with salt and pepper. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Add celery, carrots, fennel, potatoes, parsnip and onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch; blend well. Uncover skillet. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon peel.
