Meals Matter

Beef with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Contributed By: stevecook
slow cooker reciipe book

A hearty meal that cooks while your at work.

Ingredients

1 Boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (2 pounds), trimmed of fat and cut into 2-inch pieces

1 can (40 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained

2 Small oniions, sliced

2 Apples, cored and sliced

1/2 cup Beef broth

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Dried thyme leaves, divided

1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

2 tbs Cold water

Preparation

1. Place beef, sweet potatoes, onions, apples, broth, garlic, salt, 1/2 tsp thyme and 1/2 tsp pepper in 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 fat.

3. Combine cornstarch, remaining 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp peppr, cinnamon and water; stir into cooking liquid. cook 15 minutes or until juices are thickened. Serve sauce with beef, sweet potatoes and apples.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Crock Pot
Meal Type: Entree