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Best-Ever Beef Stew

Contributed By: loridenise23
FamilyFun

Ingredients

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

1 Large onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 Medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

2 Large potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 to 1 1/2 cups Peeled and diced rutabaga (about 1/2 small rutabaga)

1 cup Fresh green beans, in bite-size pieces

1 pound Beef stew-meat chunks

1 Bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme

1 clove Garlic, crushed

3 cups Low-sodium beef stock

2 tablespoons Light brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Pepper to taste

3 tablespoons All-purpose

Preparation

1. Put everything but the flour and the tomato paste in a slow cooker; stir to combine.

2. Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are just fork tender.

3. Stir the stew once or twice as it cooks, if possible. About 30 minutes before serving, transfer a ladleful of the broth to a small mixing bowl.

4. Add the flour and tomato paste and whisk until smooth. Stir the mixture into the stew and cook for the remaining half hour. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Crock Pot