Contributed By: sariahc
Deceptively Delicious
Can be made in a large stock pot or crock pot
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Crock Pot
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 Medium Onion, Quartered
2 Medium Carrot, Cut Into Large Chunks
2 stalks Celery, Cut into Lage Chunks
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
3 pounds Boneless Beef Stew Meat, Cut into 1 Inch Cubes
1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
3 cups Reduced Sodium, Low Fat Beef Broth
1 can Chopped Tomatoes in Juice
1 Large Potatoe peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup Brocolli puree
Preparation
1) Toss the onion, carrots, celery and garlic into the food processor, and process until finely chopped; set aside.
2) In a large zip-lock back or a bowl, toss thebeef with the flour, salt, and pepper until evenly cotated.
3) Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil, then add half of thebee and brown it on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large pot or crock pot. Cook the rest of the beef the same way and add it to the pot.
4) Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add them to the pot.
5) Add the beef broth, tomatoes and their juice, brocolli puree, cover, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 4 hours. Add the potatoes and cook until the meat is very tender and begins to fall apart. 4 1/2 to 5 hours total.
(Slow Cooker Modification - Cook on low for 8 hours, then add the potatoes, set on high for 1 additional hour, and serve)
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