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The Best Beef Stew

The Best Beef Stew

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1/2	cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2	teaspoons salt
1	teaspoon black pepper
3	pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1	can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes
3	potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2	pound smoked sausage, sliced
1	cup chopped leek
1	cup chopped onion
4	stalks celery, sliced
1/2	cup chicken broth
3	cloves garlic, minced
1	teaspoon dried thyme
3	tablespoons water

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

Combine 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper in large resealable food storage bag. Add beef; shake bag to coat beef. Place beef in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except remaining 2 tablespoons flour and water; stir well.
Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 12 hours or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours.
One hour before serving, increase heat to HIGH. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour and water in small bowl; stir until mixture becomes paste. Stir mixture into slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook until thickened.

This recipe appears in: Stews

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