SLOW-COOKED VEGETABLE BEEF STEW

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Here's a great beef stew that simmers in a wonderful gravy. Served with a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, it's a tasty meal for grown-ups and kids alike. I think it's even better the next day. -Randee Eckstein Commack, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h20m

Yield 7-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve drippings., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add meat, a few pieces at a time; seal and shake to coat. Brown the beef, onion and garlic in drippings and oil. , Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in the broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, thyme, reserved bacon and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf., Combine soup and water; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.

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This stew was phenomenal!


Junior Moleya
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This stew was incredible!


Kayleen Mujica
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This stew was the best!


Victor Nthakomwa
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I loved this stew!


Reagan ngobi
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This stew was so delicious!


Rameez Gondal
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This stew was amazing!


Brooks Chavez
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


MOHSIN AKHTAR
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This stew was easy to make and so delicious!


Ghaffar Khan
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe was amazing!


Md junayed Khan
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This stew was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it.


Sayma Aktar
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Tj Bar
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This stew was easy to make and so delicious! I used a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Lydia Motsabe
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe was amazing! The vegetables were so flavorful and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman Anwar
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This stew was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.