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Slow Cook Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cook Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 3/4 cup beef broth; 1/3 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

6 servings

“I work long hours and try to find recipes for hearty meals that'll be ready when I arrive home,” writes Donna Wenger of Little Rock, Arkansas. “Everyone who tries this really enjoys the rich taste and tender meat.”

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Ingredients

2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup beef broth
1/3 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

In a large skillet, brown beef on all sides. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, potatoes, mushrooms and red pepper. Pour tomatoes over the top.
In a small bowl, whisk the flour, tomato paste and broth until smooth. Stir in the wine, salt, garlic, pepper and thyme; pour into slow cooker. Top with beef.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

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