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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

3
cloves garlic, chopped

4-1/2
teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

3/4
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

3/4
teaspoon dried basil

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

1
bay leaf

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

1/2
cup cold water

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

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