FRENCH BEEF STEW

French Beef Stew image

When it comes to this thick down-home stew, Iola Egle lets her slow cooker do the work. "Then I simply toss together a green salad and dinner is ready," she pens from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 9h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup water
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the beef, carrots, onions and celery. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables. , Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.