FAVORITE BEEF STEW
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch pieces
3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4-1/2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
3/4 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (about 14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup

water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Preparation Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions:
Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, bay leaf, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
Remove and discard bay leaf. Turn slow cooker to HIGH; cover. Stir water into flour in small bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid; mix well. Stir flour mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened. Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: Nutrients per Serving: (1/6 of stew)
Calories: 364; Calories from Fat: 20 %; Total Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 95 mg; Carbohydrate: 29 g; Fiber: 3 g; Protein: 43 g; Sodium: 279 mg; Dietary exchanges: Starch: 1; Vegetable: 2; Meat: 4-1/2
Enjoy!
