Prep: 30 Minutes Cook: 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes Numbers of Serves: 8 Serves

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This slow cooker beef stew is a warm and filling meal that gives your body many important nutrients. The beef is a good source of protein and iron, which help build muscles and support energy levels. Potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes add vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants that are good for digestion and overall health. Cooking the stew slowly helps make the meat tender and allows all the flavors to blend together naturally. This recipe is also hearty and satisfying, making it a comforting meal for lunch or dinner, especially during cold weather.


Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
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    Instructions

    1. Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
    2. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add stew meat; seal and toss to coat evenly.
    3. In a large skillet, brown the meat in oil in batches. Place over the vegetables.
    4. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and browning sauce. Pour over beef.
    5. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook 7-8 hours longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

    Yield: 8 servings.