Beef With Tomatoes And Artichokes -- Easy Elegance In 30 Minutes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs boneless beef cubes (round, sirloin, or other lean cut preferred)
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, slivered
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (12 ounce) jars water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• olive oil
• chopped fresh basil (to garnish) (optional)
• grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 brown meat, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven.
• 2 add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, and salt.
• 3 bring to a boil then simmer 15-20 minutes or until beef and onions are fully cooked.
• 4 serve over rice or pasta, garnished with additional chopped basil if desired. pass grated parmesan at the table.
• 5 a salad (i suggest the balsamic dressing from basic vinaigrette dressing with 8 variations ), and, perhaps, a loaf of italian or french bread will complete the meal nicely.