Favorite Beef Stew
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
3
carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch pieces
3
stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2
large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2
cups chopped onions
4-1/2
teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2
teaspoon black pepper
2
pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
Preparation:
1.
Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, bay leaf, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth.
2.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
3.
Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; cover and keep warm. Remove and discard bay leaf. Increase heat to HIGH. Blend water and flour in small bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid; mix well. Stir flour mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened. Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/6 of stew |
| Fiber |
3 g |
| Carbohydrate |
29 g |
| Cholesterol |
95 mg |
| Total Fat |
8 g |
| Calories from Fat |
20 % |
| Calories |
364 |
| Protein |
43 g |
| Sodium |
279 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat |
4-1/2 |
| Vegetable |
2 |
| Starch |
1 |
This recipe appears in:
Stews