Beef with Apples Sweet Potatoes

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Beef with Apples & Sweet Potatoes
Cook Time: 8 to 9 hours
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients:
1
boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (2 pounds)

1
can (40 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained

2
small onions, sliced

2
apples, cored and sliced

1/2
cup beef broth

2
cloves garlic, minced

1
teaspoon salt

1
teaspoon dried thyme, divided

3/4
teaspoon black pepper, divided

1
tablespoon cornstarch

1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon

2
tablespoons cold water



Preparation:
1.
Trim and discard fat from beef. Cut beef into 2-inch pieces. Place beef, sweet potatoes, onions, apples, beef broth, garlic, salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.

2.
Transfer beef, sweet potatoes and apples to platter; keep warm. Let liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off and discard fat.

3.
Stir together cornstarch, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cinnamon and water until smooth; stir into cooking liquid. Cook 15 minutes on HIGH or until juices are thickened. Serve sauce with beef, sweet potatoes and apples.





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